Female Novel
Chapter 238
Minnie must be waiting for something to be done in the kitchen. I removed my shoes and let out a sigh
of relief as there was no one in sight.
Then, I entered the kitchen. Minnie heard the noise and couldn't help but be frightened. She said in
shock, "Oh dear! You startled me, Arianna. How did you make no sound when you're walking?"
Patting her chest to calm herself, she looked at me and asked, "You've just come home, aren't you?
Are you hungry? Come and see what I've made." With that, she took the lid off the pot.
A strong aroma filled my nose. I couldn't help feeling hungry at the smell of it. I smiled and said,
"Minnie, what did you make? It smells good!"
She replied with pride, "It's crucian carp soup. I added some special seasoning to it to enhance the
fragrance. Go wait for it outside. It'll be done in a while. Then you can taste it."
Minnie then shooed me out of the kitchen. She had always felt that the kitchen was too dangerous for a
pregnant lady to be in.
Otherwise, I would have stayed in the kitchen longer.
In the end, I waited at the table quietly.
After a while, she served the soup and said, "Be careful, it's hot. Wait for it to cool down." Then, she
took a long look at me.
She wanted to say something, but she caught herself. As I blew on the soup, naturally, I could tell she
had something to say.
After a pause, I broke the silence, "Minnie, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm listening!"
She smiled and, somewhat awkwardly, said, "Arianna, truth be told, I shouldn't be prying into both of
your business. However, I've been observing what's happening. I've been there and done that. If I don'tnovelbin
say anything, you and Master Hendrix are going to drift more distant. I would be letting Master Roberts
down."
Understanding her pure intentions, I smiled knowingly, "Minnie, please don't think that way. I appreciate
your care for me over the years. I've already regarded you as a family of my own. Just say anything
that's on your mind. I should listen to your advice as you've experienced many things in your lifetime."
Minnie sighed, "Master Hendrix has been in the study since he came home, but I think he injured his
back. Why don't you bring some soup to him and check on his injury? And maybe even talk things
through with him while you're at it?"
"I'm just an old woman, and he won't listen to me. You should talk to him and try not to quarrel again.
Couples shouldn't stay mad at each other for long after a fight. If you have anything to say, talk to him.
Don't keep it in your heart."
I nodded and felt a little worried when I thought of the iron shovel I threw at him. I looked at Minnie and
said, "Minnie, please help me serve the soup. I'll bring it up and see him."
She clicked her tongue and laughed, "What's the rush? You haven't eaten anything for dinner yet.
You're pregnant now, so you should make yourself a priority. Hurry up and drink the soup, then go!"
I knew she was worried about me. I took a few sips of the hot soup, then I looked at Minnie and said,
"You go ahead. I'll finish it right away."
Minnie entered the kitchen with a grin.
At the door of the study.
I hesitated for a moment before I raised my hand to knock on the door.
After a while, a deep voice came from inside. "Minnie, you can rest for the night. I'm not hungry."
"It's me!" I spoke and bit my lips. I was on the verge of breaking out nervous sweat.
There was a moment of silence. After a while, Hendrix called in a deep and cold voice, "Come in!"
I let out a sigh of relief. I pushed the door open and saw him, still looked stone- cold, sitting behind the
desk.
While holding the soup, I said, "Minnie made crucian carp soup, and she said you haven't eaten
anything. So, I brought it up to you. Would you like to have a try?"
As I spoke, I walked up to him and placed the bowl by his hand. Then, I set my gaze on his back.
He was still wearing the same suit. And since it was black, I saw nothing other than the faintly visible
marks left by the iron shovel.