Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 41

“Don’t move.” Leslie hesitated for a moment, then he continued, “You’re quite busy, aren’t you? Meeting someone and then returning to make ravioli.”

“Someone?” After a moment of contemplation, Aurelia questioned, “Did you see me with Seth?”

“Are you worried that I saw you? Aurelia, have you forgotten? It’s written in our cohabitation agreement that neither of us should stray away during our marriage.”

“I didn’t stray! It was him…”

“If you remember our agreement, there’s no need for an explanation. Let me make it clear. I’m not accustomed to being cheated on,” Leslie coldly stated. He then released her wrist and walked out of the kitchen.

After feeling that her hand was in less pain, Aurelia turned off the tap and followed.

Leslie was eating ravioli with a cold demeanor that made him seem unapproachable. Aurelia hesitated, then sat across from him, contemplating how she should explain it.

“Mr. Synder, I…”

“I’m done eating, thank you,” Leslie politely interrupted and kept Aurelia at a loss for words. It was clear that he didn’t want to continue the previous conversation.

only ask, “Does

a bit salty,”

the bowl, Aurelia had her doubts.

wasting food,” he

compliment won’t hurt even if it’s good,”

asked, “What did you

“Nothing.”

not probe further and pointed at the bowl. “Leave it. I’ll wash it myself.”

do the dishes himself,” pondered

you help me fix the guest bathroom’s shower? I’ve been cleaning myself using a basin lately. If

He had completely forgotten about this issue. Household chores and repairs were usually handled

and said, “When I was cleaning earlier, I found a toolbox in the cabinet along

was an adopted child, her father, William, had always doted on her and Ava. They would share the household chores. Whenever something broke, William would take

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instinctively believed that all men could handle

doubt on Aurelia’s face, Leslie asserted, “I