Chapter 22
Chapter 22
My hubby s just an average Joe programme Maja eplied, fabricating a lie on the spot She continued with a senous lone, “Marriage requires both
partners to contribute, he can’t be the only one working hard. She pushed the coffee towards lan and smiled politely. “His incorne may not be much,
but he’s dedicated to taking care of the family,“
This deal partner image was a creation of May Imagination. Clearly, lan needed to fit that description
So. Mr Raymond, that lady earlier mentioned you’re married What’s your wife like?” Maja asked, trying to make smal talk and build rapport with the
client. After all, ian didn’t even know the name of the designer What kind of answer could she expect?
Tan frowned sightly and answered honestly. Thave no clue “He wondered how that woman had been dragging her feet about the divorce. The
divorce papers were already on the Penny leather family’s table, yet she showed no reaction. What was she waiting for? Did she want to continue
mooching off the Raymond family?
art enthusiast He has a talent for incorporating famous paintings into his dishes.”
Three exquisite dishes were served, the colors seemingly chaotic but strangely harmonious
Please, Mr Raymond”
Majas vision started to blur, and she wanted to wrap up the conversation and head to the hospital. Butlan held his coffee cup, asking casually, “How
did you know I have stomach problems?”
Maja was caught off guard 1took a wild guess. I heard you’re a workaholic, Mr. Raymond, so I figured you often skip meals. In reality, lan’s father had
complained over the phone about lan’s Intense focus on work, leading to frequent stomach issues. He had pinned his hopes on Maja hoping she
could remind lan to care for his health. Maja never let the old man down and always made promises
However they had been married for three years without ever meeting.
The following dishes arrived one after another and Maja briefly introduced each one while observing tan’s reaction. But lan maintained a poker face,
not even a flicker of his eyelashes through the seven courses, leaving Maja clueless about his preferences. He only took a few bites when tasting
Were none of the dishes to his liking?
Maja began to question the accuracy of Ryan’s information. If lan had prior knowledge of art his reaction shouldnt be so indifferent.
Mas, what are you thinking about?”
Maja snapped out of her thoughts, realizing lan was standing before her with furrowed brows. She couldn’t recall her recent memory and quickly
said, “go settle the bill
Tan glanced at her. He might have thought Maja was contemplating how to dine and dash if it weren’t for her sincem expression. The water handed
her the bill but she didn’t react. With no other choice, the waiter moved the card machine towards lan. Amused, lan swiped his card and noticed Maja
still lost in a daze.
11’spad”
Maja awkwardly stood up too quickly and felt dizzy. Unprepared, she leaned towards lan.
Tan initially intended to dodge but he hesitated to notice they were near the escalator In that split second, Maja fell into his arms. Only then did he
realize that she had a fever,
The man’s scent filled her nose, awakening Maja’s foggy mind. Despite feeling unwell she forced herself to step back Sorry, I think I caught a cold
last night
A cold? Seeing her pale face, lan wondered. Didn’t she spend the whole night soaked in cold water?
“Why didn’t you have your husband pick you up last night, now that you’re married? It’s always better to have someone lake care of you instead of
fending for yourself.