Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Craving
Even though Victoria kept him in the living room, Matthias didn’t complain. In fact, he preferred his wife to pamper him rather than keep her worries bottled up all day. He let his wife cuddle him until she was satisfied, even though he really wanted to cook something for her. He knew what she was craving.
His right hand stroked his wife’s head, his lips landing on her forehead. "You’re so sweet right now."
"Matty, can you stop sweet-talking me?"
"But every time you spoil me, you’re so sweet. That’s why I love you no matter what. Don’t feel inferior because you’re ugly; you’re still my most adorable wife."
"If I were to marry another man, they wouldn’t treat me with such affection. They’d treat me like a pig."
Matthias furrowed his brows. "Really? But I doubt Ansel would betray you. Judging by his possessive behavior, he wouldn’t be hinting at you."
"But I still can’t feel the happiness I feel now. Even though he would never abandon me, he can’t be like you. You always do whatever it takes to make me happy."
"Hearing what you just said, now I don’t need to be anxious anymore."
"That’s the reason why I really want this marriage now." Victoria pursed her lips and folded her arms. "Actually, Laura didn’t invite me shopping earlier. She actually wanted to report something to you."
His saliva was hard to swallow at the mention of his best friend’s name. "What did she say to you earlier?"
"You’ve always been confiding in Laura. You’re always asking her for advice on how to handle a pregnant woman." A harsh breath escaped his lips. "Do I look that scary?"
"No. I don’t think you’re scary. In fact, you’re very adorable. But that doesn’t mean I can treat you however I want. There are many taboos for pregnant women. "Of course I should be careful rather than harming you."
"But I never scolded you. I was actually worried that you’d be overwhelmed taking care of me for almost 24 hours. Especially since you work so hard all day." Her right hand stroked her husband’s cheek. "Matty, I’m so grateful to have you in my life. I don’t want you to get sick because you push yourself too hard."
"When it comes to taking care of my beloved wife, I definitely won’t get sick."
"By the way, what were you going to cook for me?"
"I want to make fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce. I know you’re craving sweet and sour food."
Victoria quickly broke away from the hug. "I can’t wait to try it. If you cooked it, it would be absolutely delicious."
Of course, Victoria didn’t want to just sit around. She wanted to watch her husband cook in the kitchen because every time he did, her heart would flutter at the sight of his handsomeness. She wanted to help, but her husband had forbidden her to do so. She was only allowed to act as a spectator and enjoy.
After not long in preparing this special dish, Matthias served the fried chicken in sweet and sour sauce to the dining table. He cut the chicken into pieces and fed them to his wife.
"How does it feel?"
Victoria looked at her husband with beaming eyes. "It tastes so good."
"Then you can finish mine too."
"Don’t. You have to eat too. You’ve worked hard to cook this delicious meal."
Matthias ignored his wife’s words. He continued to feed her leisurely. "You have to eat a lot because our baby needs to eat too. I can cook more whenever I want."
"Matty, do we still have any apples in stock? I suddenly have a craving for some."
"Of course. I’ve already bought quite a lot of apples. If you’re craving some, I’ll just get some from the fridge."
"So, what about other sweet treats? Cookies? Brownies? Cupcakes?"
"I’ve bought it too."
"I knew you’d go this far. You’re truly the most reliable when it comes to this."
Matthias took his wife’s hand and planted a kiss on the back. "Now you don’t have to be sad or worried anymore. I’ve already stocked up on your favorite foods. And I don’t care what other people think."
"So, will you stay home with me all day tomorrow? It’s a holiday tomorrow."
"Tomorrow, I plan to spend the whole day watching romantic movies with you. I’ve been searching for lots of your favorite romantic dramas so you won’t get bored."
*****
Meanwhile, Ansel and Laura are no less sweet now. They’re having a date in the penthouse, enjoying a romantic dinner and watching a romantic movie in the living room.
Laura really wants their relationship to be like Matthias and Victoria’s, but how long will Ansel continue to avoid marriage? While he’s been confident about proposing to her, there’s been no sign of him wanting to do so anytime soon.
"Ansel, I actually envy how much Matthias loves Victoria. Even though she’s stubborn and fussy, Matthias still loves her and never scolds her."
"Because Matthias must also be afraid that his wife will become hostile towards him because he did not fulfill her wishes."
"If I were like Victoria, would you do the same thing as Matthias?"
A sweet smile spread across his handsome face. He slowly leaned closer to his lover’s. "Of course. Because you’re the woman I love most."
"Don’t you find it strange that I suddenly said something like this?"
"No. I know you really want our relationship to be like theirs." Ansel knelt before his lover and clasped both of her hands. "But I can’t propose to you right now."
"Is it because you’re not ready to marry me? We’ve only been dating for less than a year."
"Actually, I still need a lot of time to get over my past with Victoria. I’m still traumatized by her sudden breakup. But that doesn’t mean I hold a grudge against her to this day."
Laura shook her head quickly, patting her lover’s back. "I don’t mind. I don’t care if you propose to me in ten years. As long as you don’t suddenly betray me."