Chapter 513

After dinner, William drove Chloe and the kids back home. It had been a long day, and Autumn and Gabriel were completely worn out, already fast asleep in their child seats, their little faces peaceful and cute, even drooling a bit in their sleep. Inside the dim car, William glanced sideways at Chloe, his voice rough but tinged with a hint of warmth, “You have no idea how happy I was today. It’s been so long since we’ve had a proper family meal together.” Chloe turned her face away, her tone indifferent, “Who said we’re a family?” William didn’t get angry—he just let out a low chuckle and slightly pressed the gas pedal. The night air was crisp and cool, a stark contrast to the tension in the silence of the car. In the quiet cabin, only the gentle breaths of the two sleeping children could be heard. William tried speaking up several times but stopped himself after seeing Chloe’s distant attitude. He purposely slowed down the car, trying to prolong the time they had together. As they near