Chapter 300

Edward Hughes could never forget the torment he suffered as a child at the hands of his father—with Old Mr. McCarthy joining in for laughs. That stuff was practically burned into his memory. Every time those two clashed, somehow, he'd get dragged into it. It wasn't even his beef! And even after he got married and had kids, they still wouldn't let up. Whenever the two old men met, his cooking skills were always the hottest topic—usually not in a good way. Luckily, over the years, the families stopped interacting much, and those "nightmares" became a thing of the past. Edward had honestly thought he'd never have to see Old Mr. McCarthy again. That man was known for his sharp tongue and real skills—basically untouchable. And yet today... of all places, he ran into him at Adrian' place. He'd frozen up for a second, even thinking he must've mistaken someone else for the old man. He chickened out from going to say hi, scared the guy would hit him with a "So... has your cooking improved?" He