The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 608

Hawthorne pinned her gently under the covers. "I'm going to make you some lunch. After you eat, I'll have to head out. Be good these next few days- especially don't get into any trouble with Leonie. I'll call you through video chat."

He shot her a warning look, and Gwyneth instinctively shrank her head back, pulling the blanket up to her nose so only her wide, shining eyes peeked out.

The air still carried Hawthorne's distinct scent. Watching him close the door softly behind him, Gwyneth felt a warm glow settle in her chest.

Her stomach throbbed with a dull ache, and before Hawthorne could come back and check on her, she curled up, clutching her abdomen. The pain, though gentle, lulled her into an unplanned nap.

By the time the housekeeper knocked at her door, it was already late afternoon.

"Ma'am, sir made you a whole table of food. When you wake up, please remember to eat."

Before Gwyneth could respond, her phone buzzed-Hawthorne was calling.

"Are you up yet?"

She murmured a soft "mm-hmm," cheeks turning pink as she remembered her inconveniently timed period.

"Eat a good meal."

voice sounded especially caring through

"I will."

of an adult fussing over a

Gwyneth secretly enjoyed it.

gift do you want? I'll bring

"There's an auction after the conference. You girls all

wasn't anything she needed or even particularly desired. Anything she could possibly want, the Langford family could

you want one of those collectible figurines?" he suggested, frowning at

never quite understand the

kept and the other, matching with Leonie, which they both

to protest, "No, really, I don't need anything. Just come home early, that's all

for a

for a few more minutes before hanging

was filled with the comforting

food, but there

usual favorite. Hawthorne always made sure

so no cold-natured foods," the housekeeper explained. “He made lamb, beef, and

on a pot of chicken soup. Most of the fat had been skimmed off, leaving a clear, golden broth dotted with colorful vegetables-healthy

soon as Leonie heard that Hawthorne was gone, she finally dared to have the driver