His Coy Lover

Charles, unexpectedly in a cheerful mood, picked up the spoon and slowly sipped the nourishing soup his wife had made for him.

“Mmm, the taste is good, smells good, and it’s delightful to drink.”

Even the bits of bones at the bottom of the bowl tasted exquisite when he chewed on them.

After a while, Zelda emerged from the kitchen, having taken off her apron.Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Charles, I’m heading to the hospital,” she said while carrying a lunchbox. At the same time, she turned to Zack and asked, “Zack, can you arrange a car for me?”

Being unable to drive herself was quite inconvenient.

Zack looked at Charles.

Without even glancing at him, Charles, after putting down the spoon, said in a deep voice, “Until I divorce her, follow her orders.”

“Understood.”

Zelda, who had intended to leave, turned back cautiously. “Charles, do you plan to divorce me?”

“Do you want to divorce?”

“I don’t want to. I said I would take responsibility for Charles for a lifetime. Unless Charles forces me to divorce, I will stay by Charles’ side forever.”

Charles sneered, “You lost the marriage certificate, and you dare to say it was sincere. If it were sincere, you would have cherished the marriage certificate like a treasure and kept it safe.”

Talking about the marriage certificate, Zelda muttered, “I clearly had it with me. After you knocked me out, I woke up, and the marriage certificate was gone. Charles, did you take it?”

“Did you see me take your marriage certificate?”

Zelda shook her head.

“Oh well, I’m leaving. I’ve already given the gift to Monday. Take a look after you get in the car.”

Charles’ face darkened, “In the future, you must hand it to me personally!”

Giving a gift to him, how could it end up in another man’s hands, even if that man was his personal bodyguard and wouldn’t have any inappropriate thoughts about her.

Charles was still not pleased.

As Zelda reached the doorway, she responded, “Got it, Charles. Remember to miss me. If you have time for lunch, invite me to the Rich Hotel.”

Having mentioned going to Rich Hotel twice without actually eating there, Zelda had developed a fixation.

…

At the Roscente Villa.

On the dining table, Elle ate elegantly while saying to Peck, “Dad, I’ll be back to the company a bit late today. I might miss the senior management meeting in the morning.”

Peck looked over, concerned. “What’s going on?”

This daughter was the successor he had put a lot of effort into nurturing.

Zelda mentioned wanting to work at the Roscente Group. Did she consult Charles about it? Would Charles allow her to work there?

Peck had many thoughts all at once.

Who would be willing to let Elle take over the family business if his own daughter could?

Chris looked at Elle.

“Dad, my mom had a car accident and is hospitalized at the Hospital. She’s my birth mother. I feel guilty for not being with her for over twenty years. Now that she’s in the hospital, if I don’t go visit and accompany her, my conscience won’t be at ease.”

Peck, surprised, asked, “Your mom had a car accident? Does Zelda know?”

“Zelda knows.”

Chris continued, “Zelda spent the whole day at the hospital yesterday taking care of her. Elle, you’re right; she’s your birth mother. You weren’t by her side before, but now that she’s in trouble, you should take good care of her.”

She then said to Peck, “Honey, let Elle take care of Alan’s mom for these few days. Let others handle the matters in her hands.”

“Mom, I can handle work and take care of her.”

Elle intentionally displayed herself in front of her adoptive parents. She never expected her adoptive mother to ask her to stay in the hospital for a few days, not allowing her to return to the company.

Was her adoptive mother trying to use this opportunity to let Zelda join the company?

With Zelda’s qualifications, even if she joined the Roscente Group, what position could she competently hold?

Oh, maybe janitor.

“Mom knows you’re capable and can manage both work and caregiving. But you’ll be tired, and not only will Mom worry about you, but your birth mother will also feel guilty. Between filial piety and work, filial piety is more important. So, don’t worry about work. Your dad is here.”

Peck thought for a moment and said, “Elle, your mom is right. For these few days, focus on taking care of your birth mother. Once she’s better, you can go back to work.”

“Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your understanding and consideration.”

Chris smiled and said, “No need to thank us. Even though Mom is reluctant to let you go back to that family, she doesn’t want you to disown her. She raised Zelda for me, and I’m grateful to her. Elle, later, bring some supplements to the hospital for your birth mother. Let her recover well and take good care of her body.”

“The soup today is quite tasty. Later, pack some in a thermos and take it to the hospital for your birth mother.”

“Mom, I appreciate your concern. I’ve already packed the soup and prepared some nutritious breakfast. I plan to have breakfast with Dad and Mom before bringing it to her.”

Elle was thorough in her performance.

The seemingly harmonious family of three finished breakfast.

Chris had the servants prepare some nutritional supplements.

She also handed Elle some cash.

“Elle, this is a little gift from Mom. Take it to your birth mother and tell her that I’ll visit her in the hospital when I have time. Let her recover from her injuries, and don’t worry about anything else.”

Elle took the stack of money, estimating it to be two or three thousand.

“Mom, thank you.”

Elle looked genuinely grateful.

What was going on in her mind? No one knew.

Elle, holding the thermos and the supplements, said, “Mom, I’ll go to the hospital now.”

“Go, drive safely on the way.”

Chris reminded her.

Once Elle left, the warmth on her face disappeared.