He tossed the remaining rice into the trash bin, and grabbed the glass of warm water on the table, downing it in one gulp.

Ten minutes later, Mia received an empty lunchbox. She left with a satisfied smile.

Andre leaned back against his chair, touching his belly. Alice walked in, grinning. She knew everything.

"You've had it tough," Alice teased.

Andre silently prayed that Mia would only visit once.

At four in the afternoon.

"Honey, what are you up to?" The office door was cracked open by a certain audacious individual. "I know you've had a long day at work, honey. I made you some clam chowder. Try it."

Andre was silent. He stood up, swiftly tidying up the documents on his desk. "Mia, I have a meeting to attend. Take the chowder home for our dad to enjoy."

"But dad already has some," Mia argued. "Honey, eat before you go to your meeting."

As Andre picked up his documents to leave, Mia opened the container. The chowder was brimming to the top, threatening to spill over onto her hand. Andre could see the steam still rising from it. Andre swallowed hard, concerned that his wife might burn herself. He bent over and placed the container on his desk.

"Behave yourself, I'm off to a meeting."

"Honey, just take a sip. I spent ages making it."

Unable to resist his cute wife, Andre had no choice but to take a sip.

"Well." Andre's hand went to his throat as he eyed the strange soup. "Did you add butter?"

"Yes, honey. How does it taste?" Mia awaited his praise with eager eyes.

Andre complimented, "Delicious."

Then, Andre quickly left the office. He called out to Noah, "Meeting."

"Meeting?" Noah was confused.

meeting. The topic:

about what was going on, as were the heads of other departments. Were there big changes

Alice, "Go to my office and usher

found the CEO's "cry

an hour later, Alice replied to Andre, "The wife

Andre suddenly announced,

speechless. The boss' heart

appeared with a smile. "Boss, I reckon the little madam will be delivering her love-filled lunches to you for a few days. We might have to get used to her

"Get Noah in here."

entered shortly. "Boss,

will continue with today's meeting next time. And you, if you see my wife, immediately alert me to

admonished, "I'm about to become a father. What

was taken aback, while Alice

Noah learned from Alice why the boss was avoiding his wife. "Love can be a burden too,"

...

next day, Mia

nearing completion. We need you on site for final

set down the lunch box. "Honey, eat first. You can work after you've had enough.

Alice stifled a laugh.

are waiting for you. The meeting starts in 5 minutes." Mia frowned. "Why is there so much

the morning. The project inspection can be pushed to the afternoon." This way, he would be busy

looped her arms around her husband's, leaning against

no time. I'll just

took a bite, keeping his face neutral. "Not

complimented before

"Madam, may I

a slice

a bite and was shocked. "Did you put Sriracha on

"Yes, it's called

a moment, I

young wife, Andre returned to his office with a headache. Alice suggested, "Boss, why don't you go overseas for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255