Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

"Here, see if there's anything you want to eat." Ernest handed the menu to her. "I remember you loved desserts. Do you want one?"

"No, thanks." Yulia shook her head. "I don't eat desserts now."

Desserts could indeed boost one's mood.

However, it could be harmful too. Having too much would cause obesity or diabetes.

Yulia let herself be in the past because her parents would always remind her every time she ate too many desserts. But at present... She had nothing. No one was there to look after her, nor would anyone care if she slept or not.

She could only learn to take care of herself and stay away from things she should not do.

In the end, Yulia only ordered a cup of black coffee.

Ernest did not know what to say when she ordered the black coffee.

She did not go for something she used to like, but... What she liked...

Looking at Yulia, Ernest actually had a strong sense of empathy. When he lost his wife back then, he experienced a period of despair like Yulia.

Even now, he dared not say he had come out of it, let alone back then.

After the coffee was served, Yulia took a few sips. The bitter taste filled her mouth, spreading gradually, and finally flowed to the bottom of her heart.

She didn't know whether the bitterness was from the coffee or her heart.

Yulia drank half a cup before raising her head to gaze at Ernest.

"Just say it, Ernest. There must be something you want to say, calling me out so suddenly," she asked.

Ernest remained silent.

This girl sure was clever. He had only asked her to come out, and she had already guessed his intention.

invite you for a casual chat? I can only meet you when

Yulia smiled faintly.

not that simple. Seeing you hesitant to speak that day in the company, I'm sure you have something to ask. It's just that you probably had something else to deal with, so you didn't come looking for me. It happened not long ago, and here you have come to me again,

you caught me. You're

it you want to tell me, Ernest?" Yulia asked

when we were young. We didn't have a chance to gather when you were abroad, but now you are back, so I want to take this opportunity to invite Quill too. The

this, Yulia frowned and thought,

call

Ernest could continue, Yulia interrupted

the Yulia I used to be.

Yulia stood up abruptly and

gaze and got up to stop her

"Ernest?"

is for me to meet Quill and let him know I'm working in his company, isn't it?" He had to hand

Quill to

became miserable, and disappointment showed in her eyes. "Who would've thought

can this be called a scheme? There's no need for you to put up a brave front with your

pitying me, Ernest?"

I'm hitting a low in my career? Do you think I'm miserable?

because

are

help me? Do you think I'm

words became harsher and harsher. Ernest, who wanted to persuade her initially,

Yulia stood still.

normal for friends to help each other.

for friends to help

to think so too, but why couldn't she accept

she did not speak, Ernest continued, "No, maybe I should correct

skipped a beat; she seemed to have

wanted to interrupt him, but it was