“Somehow, the conditions here are too simple and crude. It can’t possibly suit your needs.” Jenna’s face was red as she fumbled for an excuse.
“You can endure living here, so why can’t I? Didn’t you say that a husband and wife should advance and retreat together, and should be willing to suffer together?” Hansen smiled as he declared his decision righteously.
Jenna was speechless, and she huffed a breath in annoyance. “Well, whatever floats your boat. I don’t care.”
Her face was red, and she reached for the eye medicine.
“Come on, take your medicine first.” Her tone was stiff.
Hearing her voice, Hansen knew that she was annoyed.
“First, open your eyes and rinse them with this.” Jenna took out the bottle of medicine and carefully read the instruction manual.
Hansen was very compliant.
Jenna’s movements were soft and delicate, as gentle and agile as the spring breeze caressing the surface of his face. Ripples seemed to form in the depths of Hansen’s heart.
After helping Hansen apply his medicine, Jenna sat on the wooden chair that was situated at the edge of the bed, thinking about how they would sleep that night.
It was such a small bed. As soon as Hansen sat down, the mattress sunk down in return. She herself already had to make do with the size of the bed, so how could he possibly stay here?
“Are you angry?” Hansen stretched out his hand and took Jenna’s little hand. Jenna clenched her palms into a fist and struggled to get out of his grip. Hansen forced his index finger into her palm and gently circled it on the palms of her hand, like a dog. “Will you come back to the hotel with me tomorrow?”
He shook her hands, begging for mercy.
Jenna was blushing, and she couldn’t resist his coaxing and pestering. She was in a dilemma. If she didn’t agree, then he would sleep here with her. To make things worse, this was a women’s dormitory.
She didn’t make a sound.
Delighted, a smile spilled from the corners of Hansen’s mouth. Her silence was tantamount to conceding to him.
He held out his hands and held her in his arms with joy.
“You’ll sleep in my arms today. I’ll experience staying in this humble abode and see exactly what kind of hard life my dear wife is being put through.”
“And then I’ll reflect on myself. In the future, I’ll definitely let my dear wife have a good life, yes?”
His voice was gentle and moving, carrying a type of magnetism. It was extremely pleasant to listen to.
Jenna struggled, and she was also worried that he might… unleash the beast in him!
She could tell from this guy’s rising body temperature! It was very dangerous!
“Don’t move, I won’t do anything to you. Even though I really want to, I won’t force you, unless you are willing to accept me.” He hugged her tightly in his arms, speaking in a gentle and soft voice.
He really would not force her. Even if he was passionate, he had deliberately endured it. He was afraid that she would not be able to accept it.
Jenna did not dare to move. She felt warm in his arms. She was so tired that she fell asleep.
When she opened her eyes again, the sky was already beginning to become bright.
That night, she had slept very soundly and did not feel cold at all.
Alvin arrived at eight o’clock on the dot.
They walked down the stairs together, with Jenna holding Hansen’s hands.
“Alvin, let’s go to the hotel to have breakfast first.” After getting into the car, Hansen sat next to Jenna, with a jaunty smile on his face.
“Alright.” Alvin was in a good mood too.
The car was heading for the La Jolla Hotel.
“Mr. Richards, you have a meeting scheduled at ten o’clock in the morning this Friday with the president of Srirano,” Alvin informed Hansen after going through the day’s schedule.
Hansen’s expression was calm as he nodded indifferently.
“Do you need the secretary to prepare a draft for you? The Ministry of Srirano has already submitted several important documents to us for the upcoming meeting. You can take a look first. If you need anything else, then I will call Maloney right away,” Alvin asked very thoughtfully.
Hansen thought for a moment and tightened his grip on Jenna’s hand. He instructed, “Tell Maloney that I’ll be bringing my wife to attend the meeting.”
When Alvin heard this, a hint of a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth. He immediately nodded in agreement.
Jenna raised her head in shock. This guy was probably going crazy, he’s even taking her to attend the meeting. As she pondered, she realized that the purpose of him doing this was to announce that she was his wife!
At the thought of this, she cast a sideways glance at him, only to see the corners of Hansen’s lips curling upwards, with a look of self-satisfaction on his face. She couldn’t help but to feel a bit vexed.
She didn’t want to show up in the spotlight with him.
“Don’t be nervous. I, your husband, will take care of everything. Just follow my lead.” Hansen sensed her unease. He leaned over and whispered some ‘comforting’ words, with a playful smile on his face.
“Hey, you know very well that I don’t think this is a good idea!” She thought to herself in exasperation.
She rolled her eyes at him, but there was nothing else she could do.
The breakfast table was filled with scrumptious food. However, due to Hansen’s eyesight, he couldn’t exactly enjoy it. Due to Jenna’s presence, Alvin left the two alone. In the end, Jenna had to feed him again.
After breakfast, Hansen was going to take Jenna to work. The moment Jenna stood up, she remembered that she was supposed to be at Zevulon’s place.
“What’s wrong?” Hansen asked in a soft voice. His awfully sensitive awareness had sensed her abnormality.
“You can head over first, I have to go to Mr. Tangger’s place.” Jenna looked at the time. Her work started at half past nine every morning. It was thirty minutes to nine o’clock. There was still an hour left, so it was totally possible to arrive on time.
“Mr. Tangger? Who?” Hansen did not understand and frowned.
Fearing that he would be overly sensitive, Jenna had to tell him that she wanted to be Mr. Tangger’s apprentice. Hearing this, Hansen smiled and said, “This is a good thing. My wife is smart and studious. She is my right-hand woman. I must support her. Let’s go. I’ll send you there.”
As he spoke, he took Jenna’s hand and headed for the car outside. Jenna found it strange. He could not see clearly, but he was light and speedy on his feet.
She really felt that he had attached himself to her, and there was no way out for her.
When the car arrived at Zebulon’s mansion, Jenna saw that Steffan’s car was parked there. She felt a little nervous for no reason.
“It looks like there’s someone more proactive than me. No wonder you’re here. A paramour is waiting for you.” Hansen’s words sounded bitter. When Jenna heard it, she knew that he was backhandedly mocking Steffan. She could not help but to feel amused and angry.
“Puh-lease, Steffan is one of his apprentices too. Of course, he’s here to learn.” Jenna opened the car door and stepped out. Before she could leave, her hand was pulled by Hansen. “Take me there, I want to go too.”
He pulled her outrageously and insisted on going in.
“It’s dirty and messy there. What will you do inside? Mr. Tangger doesn’t even know you.” Jenna shoved him away. Unexpectedly, Hansen picked up her hand and walked towards the courtyard.
Jenna hesitated for a while and could only shake her head.
When Zevolun saw Jenna holding Hansen’s hand and coming in, he thought that he had drunk too much the previous night and his old eyes were fooling him. When he looked again, he found that the man Jenna was holding was indeed Hansen.
It was not surprising that Hansen was able to come over. The strange thing was that Jenna was holding his hand.
His apprentice was not just an ordinary person. Even Steffan, who had been by her side for a long time, had not even held her hand in public!
A solemn look hung on Steffan’s face as he helped a blond and blue-eyed man down the stairs. For a moment, the atmosphere was rather awkward.