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:

on, as were the heads of other departments. Were there big changes in the

the meeting was underway, Andre texted Alice, "Go to my office and

"cry

replied to Andre, "The

Andre suddenly announced, "Meeting

The boss'

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 presence in the office." Andre was well aware of this. He had already instructed the

"Get Noah in here."

shortly. "Boss, what's

impromptu meetings at any time in the near future. We will continue with today's meeting next time. And you, if you see my wife, immediately alert me to hold a meeting." Noah asked, "Are you having marriage troubles?" Why would he avoid his cute and soft little wife? Didn't Andre always adore his

to become a father.

aback, while

boss was avoiding his wife. "Love can be a burden too,"

...

next day, Mia

is nearing completion. We need you on site for final inspection." Alice, Andre's savior, suddenly

box. "Honey, eat first. You can work after you've had enough. Don't wear yourself

Alice stifled a laugh.

waiting for you. The meeting starts in

so it takes priority in the morning. The project inspection can be pushed to

looped her arms around her husband's, leaning

"There's no time. I'll just have a

pizza. Andre took a bite, keeping his face neutral. "Not

before

was genuinely curious. "Madam, may I

a slice with

took a bite and was shocked. "Did you put

it's

"For a moment,

with a headache. Alice suggested, "Boss,

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