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!"

evidently on Minnie's face as she resumed cleaning up the villa.

didn't say anything but only

asked, "Hendrix, did you ask

question, he looked at me and replied, "Yes. It's convenient for

bringing it up. "Hendrix, Monique

didn't know what else to

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 the

reasoned, "I can't

already eaten quite a lot. At the very least, I had

uttered solemnly, "Finish the egg.

words sounded

else could

head bowed. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

was too young and too dumb to realize he would not keep his word. As I finished the egg, Hendrix put a slice of toast and a glass of milk in front of me as he

looked at him angrily. "Hendrix, are you trying to fatten

spoke. It was more of

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