"Can you please not go downstairs first?" Gareth mumbled awkwardly. Perceiving Elisa's confused gaze, he explained, "Grandma thought we were having sex just now. She'll think I'm weak if you go down too quickly."

Elisa blushed to the root of her hair as it didn't come to her mind that Julia had mistaken them. Looking abashed, Elisa was at a loss for words.

Gareth stared at her and let out a cough. "And she'll feed me all kinds of nourishment. Please do me this favor."

Elisa inhaled deeply to overcome her nervousness. Pretending to be unbothered, she deliberately sneered, "You do care about your image."

Gareth frowned. "It's not the matter of image but… a man's dignity."

Elisa said nothing else and agreed with his request. However, she didn't stay in the room but went to catch some fresh air on the balcony. She thought she had lost her mind. When the breeze gently brushed at her cheeks, she finally felt like she could breathe again.

at Elisa's figure and became lost

their surprise, Julia didn't mention the episode this morning. All

he was too naive

bowl of murky soup specially prepared

contain her laughter but had

want to drink this." Gareth

choice." Julia answered

Only then did Gareth manage

me big time again." Elisa

the kitchen to brew Ganoderma Caligo into herbal soup. It took twenty minutes for the soup to cook. While waiting, Elisa

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