Chapter 51 Heâs Strong Enough, No Supplements Needed
Davidâs lips twitched faintly. He didnât need to taste the soup to understand its effectsâthe name was enough.
âMr. Ellison, Madam Harper prepared this specially for you. Would you like a bowl?â The servant moved as if to ladle some,
Davidâs icy gaze shot over, freezing the atmosphere. He had no use for this kind of soup.
Allowing Caroline to rest at home for a day had been an act of generosity, yet not only did she fail to appreciate it, she even teamed up with his mother to put on this charade. She really underestimated me!
âDavid, youâre back, Harper greeted warmly, stepping out of the kitchen in her apron. âPerfect timing. Dinnerâs nearly ready. Go wash your hands, and we can finally sit down for a proper family meal. Iâve dreamed of this moment so many times.
Following Harperâs arrangement, David and Caroline sat side by side, practically forced into playing the role of a loving couple.
âThis collagen peptide soup is great for women, Harper began, âand this Herbal Rejuvenation Broth is just right for men. Drink it while itâs hot.â
Caroline obediently picked up her bowl, sipping it quietly. She couldnât reject Harperâs thoughtfulness. But David? He remained still.
âDonât you like my cooking? Harper asked.
âI donât need this kind of soup.â Davidâs face hardened as he shoved the bowl aside, his resistance obvious. He was confident in his strength and didnât need any help. This was about his pride as a man!
Harper sighed, visibly disappointed. âItâs for your own good and the good of this family.â
Caroline quickly added, âExactly. Drink it. Mom put so much effort into making it. She even handed the bowl back. Hah, heâs always bossing me aroundâtime for a little payback!
Feigning concern, she said sweetly, âHoney, you work so hard. Donât neglect your health. Here, have some. I really hope this helps you regain your vitality.â
Davidâs expression grew darker. What nonsense is she talking about now?
âNo need to be shy, dear. Weâre family. I wonât judge. If thereâs an issue, weâll fix it, Drink upâit might help. you⦠become capable again!â
Capable? Was she saying he wasnât? She had no basis for saying that he hadnât even touched her!
Leaning close, David growled in her ear, âAlright, Caroline. Just wait until tonight. Without another word, he grabbed the bowl and downed it in one gulp.
Caroline froze, alarm bells going off in her head. Did I perdo it and backfire on myself?
After the meal, just as Caroline set her chopsticks down David announced, Mom, Iâll have the drive: lake you home.â
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with her for a while.â
David smirked. âThe night wonât last forever. Iâm not waitingâ
Caroline was stunned by his audacity.
âThe soup works well,â David said, adding with a smirk, Tonight weâll see just how well.â
Caroline instinctively shrank back.
Harper, oblivious, beamed with joy. âWonderful! Donât worry about me. Iâll see myself out. Make good use of your time, you two.â
âGoodbye, Mom.â
David stood, scooped Caroline into his arms, and held her firmly. Despite her struggling, his grip tightened as he carried her upstairs.
Swallowing nervously, she asked, âWhat are youâ¦?â
âIâll prove my strength to you tonight!â