Ethan put down his phone and lay on the sofa. He was lost in thought for a long time before he dozed off.

The sound of cooking utensils clunking together in the kitchen woke him up the next morning.

He stood up and stretched his body. While yawning, he looked at the kitchen with misty eyes.

A woman was standing there in a thin and long white dress that covered her legs down to her ankles. He stared at her in a daze for a long time.

“Ethan, don’t stand here. You’re in my way,” Janet said in a lukewarm tone, blinking her big watery eyes.

Ethan cleared his throat and made way for her. Scratching his head, he asked, “Do you need my help with anything?”

“No, I don’t need any help. I’m not making breakfast for you. If you are hungry, you can eat out,” she replied with a poker face.

‘Humph! You have no feelings for me, but you have been eating all the delicious breakfast I made. I’m not your maid, so don’t expect any more meals from me!’ she thought to herself.

in the pan as she cracked the eggs. Shortly after she drizzled some black pepper on her fried eggs, a pleasant

deep breath and his shoulders slouched. Without uttering a

best gift to get her. ‘She’s still

when he spat out the foam in his

Janet was eating breakfast slowly. She didn’t even look up at him, as if he

you interested?” As Ethan spoke, he

swallowed the bread in her mouth quickly when she saw him open up all five fingers of his right hand. With her

her. She loved making money. A job offer that paid

her mouth quickly. Although her expression was still indifferent, her face wasn’t as cold as before.

plate and took a bite. “Well, it’s a painting job. The owner of the convenience store where I work is decorating his new house. He needs a wall painting. I saw

painting was one

her toast. She frowned and

as a reward for telling you about the job. Besides, you are my wife. Sharing is caring!” Ethan stuffed the last quarter of the

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