---- Chapter 14. "What are you saying, Dad?" Angela hastily protested in embarrassment. Blinded by love back then, she didn't think her actions were a big deal. Now that she'd given up on Carl, she abruptly realized just how foolish she'd been all these years. She was utterly mortified. Smiling, Julian helped her out by saying, ''She has me now, Fred. I won't let her suffer anymore." After glancing between Julian and Angela, Fred smiled approvingly. "Good! Now, let's have dinner." A home-cooked meal at the Thompson residence couldn't possibly compare to a feast prepared by the chef of a luxury steakhouse, but what it lacked, it made up for in warmth and coziness. Julian and the Thompsons all sat around the table and chatted happily without feeling any awkwardness at all. Just like he did at lunch, Julian continued to serve Angela throughout the meal. This time, she was a lot more comfortable with this gesture and didn't keep thanking him for it. Seeing this, Sienna whispered to Graham, "He's a lot ---- more reliable than the last one. Look. He's serving her all of her favorites. Although he seems like the sophisticated type, it's good that he knows how to take care of someone..." The rest of her words were drowned out by the sound of Julian expressing generous praise for Maria's cooking. The family shared a happy meal in the dining room, though the television in the living room was also on. Once Noelle was full, she could no longer sit still. At first, she started running around with her doll, but once Sienna chided her for that, she returned to Julian's side and studied him curiously. Although she had begun addressing him as Uncle Julian, he still felt like a stranger to her. When Julian spoke to her pleasantly, she made a blunt remark that only children would make. "Uncle Julian, Aunt Angela is very pretty. It's a good thing you're handsome, or else I wouldn't have supported your marriage." Julian kept a smile on his face as he interacted with the Thompsons. He didn't feel out of place or ---- uncomfortable at all. After dinner, the Thompsons were still keen to find out more about Julian and Angela's future plans, especially what they were going to do after the wedding ceremony. Noticing that Angela seemed overwhelmed, Julian excused himself to the kitchen, saying, "It's been a while since Angela came home. I'll let her catch up with you guys while I do the dishes." It was normal for guys to try to leave a good impression on their new in-laws by offering to help out around the house, but Angela was worried about this method of his. She didn't think he had any experience doing the dishes, so she found an opportunity to sneak into the kitchen as well. Initially, she wanted to secretly do the dishes on his behalf. She didn't want him to lose the approval he'd fought so hard to garner. However, she ended up witnessing how much of an expert he seemed to be as he dried the dishes with a kitchen towel. Angela wasn't the only one who was surprised. Even the other Thompsons who'd come along with her were taken aback, too. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!