His Mute Wife: He Can't Sleep After She Left-Chapter 25: How Did I Marry Such a Penniless Wife
Kiana Sutton appeared indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with her.
Kiana was a bit skeptical about whether Iris Lockwood was truly a wealthy heiress. How could she not understand dining etiquette?
Even if she didn’t know Lavonian dining etiquette, she should at least remember the old adage, "Speak not at meals, nor when in bed."
Talking to someone with food still in her mouth was hardly polite, and Daphne might think poorly of her.
Of course, Kiana herself hadn’t known these etiquettes at birth; she learned them after marrying Ethan Sinclair.
During the meal, Iris couldn’t find a chance to talk to Daphne, and her expression grew increasingly sour.
The women didn’t eat for long, but by the end, several of the dishes remained untouched.
Iris waved grandly to call the waiter for the check while Kiana frowned at the uneaten food, hesitating internally.
Such waste!
In the end, Kiana couldn’t hold back and typed something on her phone to show the waiter.
The waiter nodded, fetched some boxes, and packed up the untouched food.
Iris noticed but didn’t stop her, though a mocking smirk appeared on her lips.
The atmosphere in the car on the way to the hotel was rather awkward.
Daphne, who had chatted with Kiana all afternoon, had not spoken to her since Kiana packed the food.
Meanwhile, Iris seemed as proud as a victorious hen.
Ha, no matter how powerful Ethan Sinclair was, with such an embarrassing wife, he was bound to lose face.
Kiana felt a bit at a loss and started to regret packing the food.
When she suggested packing the food, Iris and Daphne hadn’t objected. So why were they ignoring her now?
If her action caused Ethan Sinclair to miss a contract with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, she’d be in big trouble.
Ethan Sinclair would surely be furious!
...
Ever since Kiana and the others went out, Ethan Sinclair had been uneasy.
Was Kiana really up to the task?
Finally, after waiting all afternoon, he saw them return. Iris was smiling widely, Daphne’s face was unreadable.
Trailing behind them, Kiana held several takeaway boxes, her head hanging low, her face as pale as could be.
When she glanced his way, she quickly avoided his gaze, looking guilty and wronged.
Ethan furrowed his brow slightly, what happened?
Did she mess up?
Or was she bullied by Iris and Daphne?
"Honey~"
"Oh my dear wife, you’re back."
"Hmm, my feet hurt..."
"Come on, come on, sit on the sofa and rest for a while."
Matthew Crowe rushed over and lifted Iris onto the sofa, and the two of them began flaunting their affection as if no one else was there.
Mr. Smith, a devoted husband himself, upon seeing his wife return, immediately got up, gave her a quick kiss, and sat her on the sofa.
Kiana felt increasingly restless and uneasy.
It was over, Ethan Sinclair was indeed angry.
Packing the food must have embarrassed Ethan Sinclair!
Seeing Ethan approach with a cold face step by step, Kiana felt both fearful and wronged.
She expected him to scold her, even drag her away in anger.
To her surprise, Ethan merely took the bag from her hands, pulled her into his arms, and asked, "What’s wrong?"
The soothing scent from Ethan enveloping her made Kiana’s nose prickle with emotion.
She took Ethan’s hand and wrote in his palm, "I’m sorry..."
Before Kiana could finish, Iris spoke smugly, "President Sinclair, you’re the head of Evercrest Group, with immense wealth. How could you marry such a dowdy wife who packs up leftovers? We couldn’t even persuade her otherwise."
Matthew Crowe scrutinized Kiana with malicious eyes, "Mrs. Sinclair, only beggars do that. As a prestigious wife, how could you disregard Mr. Sinclair’s reputation?"
"Exactly, packed food loses its original taste, who would eat it!"
The couple’s comments made Kiana feel even more humiliated, anxious, and terrified.
Matthew’s face brimmed with conceit. Initially looking for ways to outdo Ethan, he didn’t expect Ethan himself to expose such a weakness.
Oh Ethan Sinclair, for all your cleverness, how could you be so foolish this time?
Mr. Smith kept silent under Daphne’s restraining hand, as Daphne kept her eyes trained on Ethan and Kiana, seemingly gauging how Ethan would handle the situation.
Kiana had never regretted something so much. Her first attempt to help Ethan, and she botched it, causing self-reproach and distress.
Suddenly, Ethan chuckled softly, planted a gentle kiss on Kiana’s forehead, and said, "How did you know I was hungry?"
Kiana looked at Ethan in confusion as he led her to the couch.
Ethan placed the packed food on the table, "I’m often busy with work and can’t always manage three meals a day, over time, my stomach got weak. Kiana’s gotten used to bringing me meals, and today she probably thought I hadn’t eaten, so she packed the food for me. Sorry, didn’t mean to make everyone laugh."
Kiana hadn’t expected Ethan, not to be angry, but to stand up for her, and she was instantly overwhelmed with emotion.
At this, Matthew scoffed, "Wow, truly a loving couple you two are. But President Sinclair, will you really eat that packed food?"
The Sinclair family might be prestigious, but they were lacking in heirs.
Ethan had been cherished since birth, indulged in luxury.
Moreover, it was rumored that Ethan had a severe cleanliness obsession. How could he possibly eat leftovers?
Besides, while the overseas market is important, Ethan would never compromise himself just for a deal.
Ethan had already set the packed food on the table, including steak, macaroni, and various breads and pastas.
Once the boxes opened, an enticing aroma filled the air.
Ethan picked up a piece of steak and took a bite, while Kiana watched in disbelief, her heart even heavier.
Holding her hand, Ethan swallowed the food and smiled at Kiana, "It tastes good."
Ethan was often sent to military camps by his grandmother as a child, eating all sorts of meals.
Food from a five-star restaurant, packed or not, was much better than the simple army meals he used to have.
Ethan looked at the Smiths, "As the Sinclairs, we’re not short of food, but we’ve been taught since childhood to be thrifty and opposed to waste. This food isn’t spoiled, so why shouldn’t it be eaten?"
With that, Ethan gazed deeply at Kiana, "There’s nothing shameful about it, Kiana, you did the right thing!"
Even knowing Ethan’s speech might be primarily to gain the Smiths’ favor, Kiana was deeply moved.
Her heart was both warm and excited, disregarding their pretense of loving couplehood, she hugged Ethan tightly around the neck.
She wished she could hold him like this forever!
Ethan was only momentarily startled before holding her back, "Let me finish eating first, then we can hug, alright?"
