The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 424

Victoria padded into the living room that morning, catching sight of McNeil at the open-plan kitchen, carefully preparing breakfast.

She moved soundlessly across the carpet, bare feet sinking into the plush fibers. Still, McNeil spotted her reflection in the glass backsplash and turned, his gaze landing on her bare feet with a faint, disapproving frown.

"Why aren't you wearing shoes?"

Victoria glanced down, unconcerned. "I like it."

She liked the easy freedom of it.

McNeil let out a quiet huff of laughter. "No one else is home, so should I expect you to start skipping the rest of your clothes, too?"

She ignored him, and he didn't seem bothered by her eye roll. Instead, he poured a steaming glass of milk and handed it to her.

"Here. Drink some milk. Breakfast is almost ready. I'll heat it up for you. The eggs are fresh off the pan. I've got both American and European breakfast options- just pick whatever you want. The fridge is fully stocked."

He opened the fridge as if showing off a treasure trove; it was packed to the brim.

his elbows, McNeil looked nothing like the high- powered CEO he usually was-except for the designer shirt, which

stifled a yawn. McNeil moved as if to

I

at the

what he was doing in there, but when she saw him return with a pair of slippers in his hand, she lowered her head and started

care of yourself. If you get sick, you can't take medication easily while pregnant-you'd need

front of her, under the watchful eyes of the housekeeper and security guard, gently placing

on, eyes full of envy, while Victoria tried to pull her foot away, but his grip was firm. The housekeeper covered

face darkened. She quickly shoved her feet into

after breakfast? Maybe a stroll downstairs? You can't just

tasted it-surprisingly good-but she had

"Nope."

no desire to bump into neighbors downstairs and have them assume McNeil

dimming, but he said nothing. He quietly

on her again. “I can walk by myself. I'm not helpless.

left the table and wandered back toward