Chapter 21 Yes , within my capabilities .
I took another bite of chicken wing .
It was so delicious ! My attention was fully on the food , oblivious to Ethan Fullers sudden silence .
Decided ? I asked .
Ethan Fullers hand , under the table , clenched and unclenched .
Finally , he said , Not yet .
Ill collect my reward later .
Okay .
I didnt mind .
Ethan Fuller , your hands meant for research would also excel in the culinary arts .
Ethan Fuller raised an eyebrow .
High praise , indeed .
I nodded enthusiastically .
After all , I owed him a favor .
He chuckled , taking a bite of chicken wing .
Youre not going to argue with me now ? I avoided the question ; I wasnt in the mood for an argument .
Sometimes , its better to be humble .
Besides , the food was amazing … My unease about Ryder was forgotten .
My biggest growth over the past three years was learning this : when things were confusing , just let them be .
Why add to the chaos ? Dont let worry ruin the present moment .
This new life was about enjoying myself .
Just as I was enjoying my meal , the doorbell rang .
11:39 2.9 % < Chapter 21 Menu Ethan Fuller opened the door , greeted by a sheepish Simon Jones and a stoic Ryder .
Simon Jones carried numerous gifts and several bottles of wine .
Nephew , mind if I crash your dinner ? Ethan Fuller clicked his tongue , reaching for the door .
Simon Jones slipped past him .
Ethan Fuller : … Dinner became a four person affair .
Ryder , without hesitation , took the seat to my left , with Ethan Fuller on my right .
The atmosphere grew tense .
Seeing Ryder here was unexpected and unsettling .
He appeared calm , as if the man whod lost control earlier wasnt him .
Ethan Fullers jaw tightened .
Simon Jones , perceptive as always , introduced everyone .
When he mentioned that Ryder was my uncle , Ryder added , And her husband .

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Ethan Fullers eyes narrowed , meeting Ryders gaze .
Ryder also raised his head to meet Ethans gaze .
They quickly looked away , a mutual disdain in their eyes .
I spoke , breaking the silence that had settled since Ryder arrived .
Not husband .
Were divorced .
Ethan Fuller smiled slightly .
Smart .
Ryders expression darkened .
Simon Jones , sensing the tension , changed the topic .
Were here for that research project in the Northwest .
Well be < Chapter 21 working together , so lets get along .
I was surprised .
Youre the collaborators ? Menu Simon Jones nodded .
Yes , Claire .
Isnt that something ? Fate .
Ryder had requested this collaboration multiple times to get his people assigned .
For whom , it went without saying .
Ethan Fuller chuckled , pouring Ryder a drink .
Looking forward to working with you , Colonel Landon .
Claire and I will do our best to contribute to our nations research .
You can rest assured .
Those were polite words , but laced with calculated strategy .
It also resembled a new father in law at a wedding .
son in law toasting his Simon Joness heart sank ; he gave Ethan Fuller a warning glance .
Ethan Fuller ignored him , his gaze on Ryder .
A glint appeared in Ryders dark eyes .
He spoke softly .
Claire doesnt like the smell of alcohol on me .
She says its unpleasant .