I glared at him, annoyed. I exited the bathroom as soon as I was done.

Perhaps it due to the pregnancy, but I seemed to look... rounder when I stared at my reflection at the dressing table.

After applying some moisturizing cream, I brushed on some light makeup and searched for something suitable in the wardrobe to put on. As I had finished changing, Hendrix stepped out of the bathroom and frowned at me, saying, "Change into something else."

"Why?" I thought the dress I had on was alright, as summer was already here in Ucrebury. A long dress was definitely fitting for the season.

He walked past me and peered inside the wardrobe. Taking out a light pink suit jacket from within, he handed it to me. "Put on a coat."

I wanted to say something, but he stared at me with a stern face.

Helplessly, I put on my jacket in silence.

I went downstairs and heard some noises coming from the kitchen. I was shocked, thinking that it was a thief. However, I saw that Hendrix was wearing a calm face.

I couldn't help taking a look downstairs. It was Minnie.

Seeing us, Minnie stopped her work and greeted us with a smile, "Madam, Sir, good morning! Breakfast is ready. Eat quickly while it's hot!"

happiness displayed evidently on Minnie's face as she resumed cleaning up the villa. Then, I couldn't help but

only signaled

hold it back anymore, so I asked, "Hendrix, did you ask Minnie to come

at me and replied, "Yes. It's convenient for her

slowly sipped at my soup and hesitated before bringing it up. "Hendrix, Monique is still detained in the police station. Can you..." "We'll

know what else to

did not eat much. After a few bites, I had basically lost my appetite. Putting down my utensils, I stood up. I planned to wait in the living room for him to finish his meal so I could talk to him. However, he slammed

frowned and reasoned, "I can't eat

anymore, and I had already eaten quite a lot.

sullen face, he uttered solemnly, "Finish the egg.

words sounded

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keep his word. As I finished the egg, Hendrix put a slice

my utensils and looked at him angrily. "Hendrix, are

you," he spoke. It

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