Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Chris arrived at the apartment. As soon as he entered, he smelled a delightful aroma wafting from the kitchen.

There, he found Lena busily cooking, tending to a pot of chicken soup that had been simmering for hours. Though soup required patience, she did not seem to mind. She lifted the lid and took a whiff, then used a small spoon to taste it before she smiled in satisfaction.

Chris leaned against the kitchen doorway, a mix of emotions washing over him as he observed her.

He walked over quietly and embraced her from behind, causing her to jump in surprise. He tightened his hands around her waist, and she relaxed upon recognizing his familiar touch.

"What are you doing?" she asked softly.

Chris did not reply. Instead, he took in her scent and kissed her neck tenderly.

Lena shrank into herself, her face flushing.

Chris chuckled. It seemed he had discovered her sensitive spot.

"Even though this isn't for me, it still feels great," Chris said softly.

"What?"

"To come home and see you busy in the kitchen, the house filled with warmth and the aroma of cooking, and to have you beside me. This is the life I want most."

Lena served him a bowl, and Chris acted flattered. "What? Isn't this a treat for pregnant ladies?"

"Are you having it or not?" Lena asked with a casual tone, but there was a hint of a smile on her face.

Chris could not have been happier. He carried it to the dining table as if he were holding a precious treasure and savored every spoonful.

off the stove and sat across from him, watching him with

was

looked at her and said thoughtfully, "Lenny, about what you told me the other

said in a hushed tone. "I don't want others to know.

lowered his head, hesitating to speak. "Lenny, can

"Sure."

mother had written all those things in her diary, and they were all based on actual events. Nicholas had saved her mother's life, and her mother had loved him deeply, willing to do anything for him. Did the "anything" not include

her gaze unwavering. "I'm

Chris looked a bit anxious. "But she didn't explicitly write

you trying to

had secretly taken Lena's hair for

taken him by surprise. When he had read Lena's diary and listened to her life story, he had harbored doubts. He knew what kind of person Nicholas was, so he could not believe he

family and the fantasies she had built around it. He wanted to protect her and could not bear to shatter her illusions. After all, Lena was unlikely

his lips and gently

strange today." Lena looked

softly. "I just

"What is it?"

what I truly want..." Chris looked into her eyes and spoke seriously. "Lenny, let's get

smile. There was a soft blanket on her, and she realized

chided. "You came back home and collapsed on the

blushed and smiled apologetically, leaning into her mother's

parents' home today, she had intended to spend quality time with them. However, as soon as she stepped inside, she had

me. Lately, all I want to do is eat and sleep." Lina stretched and spotted some fresh oranges on the table. Her mouth watered at the

of pregnancy, so your mobility is limited and you feel sluggish," Linda said, stroking her daughter's head. "But having an improved appetite means that the baby needs