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?

Maja was taken aback by his straightforwardness. Just then, the waiter arrived with the food, allowing

her to change the subject. Chef Bell is a true 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.