My Secret Billionaire Husband-Chapter 2005 - 1999: Becoming More and More Heartbroken for My Own Daughter

"Joanna, how did you get in here?" Madam White turned around, looking at her daughter with a doting and affectionate gaze. "Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something first? Just wait for ten more minutes, and I’ll be done here. If you’re hungry, you can..."

"Mom, I’m not hungry." Joanna walked to Madam White’s side, looking at the uncut vegetables on the counter, and rolled up her sleeves. "I’ll help you."

"Come on, get out of here," Madam White gently pushed her. "You just wait outside, don’t get yourself all smoky."

"Mom, it’s not like I have anything else to do." Joanna called a maid over, got an apron from her, tied it on, and started to chop the vegetables right away. "You always cook for me, so now I’ll cook a few dishes for you in return. But my culinary skills aren’t as good as yours, Mom, so please don’t be too picky."

Seeing her persistence, Madam White didn’t try to stop her anymore.

Hearing that her daughter wanted to cook for her, she was filled with satisfaction. "How could I be picky, Mom? Whatever you make, I will love it. I just thought you must be tired after coming back and wanted you to rest for a while."

"I’m not tired," Joanna smiled at Madam White. "I’m really not tired at all. Let me handle the last two dishes, and you go take a break."

Watching her daughter’s skilled chopping, Madam White felt a pang of sadness.

Other daughters from similar families wouldn’t have to do all these things.

They were all raised being served and never even set foot in a kitchen.

Let alone know how to cook.

If Joanna had stayed in the White family, she would have grown up like those children in honey jars, never having to learn such trivial household chores.

Thinking about it, Madam White felt even more distressed for her daughter.

"Joanna, why don’t you move back in for a while? That way, I can take good care of you and nurse your body. We can spend more time together. Mom can’t bear to see you leave so soon. We’ve been apart for more than ten years, and you rarely come home. I miss you and can’t see you often."

Joanna couldn’t make up her mind on her own and promise Madam White.

She wasn’t alone anymore.

Moreover, she had already promised Ashton Heath that she would accompany him well once she was done with her work.

If she stayed in the White family for a while, even if Ashton didn’t say anything, he would definitely be uncomfortable in his heart.

"Mom, I made a deal with Ashton before. When I get some time off, he’ll take me abroad for a vacation. I’ve already broken my promise to him once, and I don’t want to do it again. I’ll come home and spend time with you whenever I’m free, okay?"

Madam White’s eyes showed a touch of disappointment.

But she knew her request just now was somewhat inappropriate.

Her daughter was married and not alone.

Asking her to leave her husband and come to live at her mother’s home was unrealistic.

No matter where, it wouldn’t be acceptable.

If Joanna really agreed and moved back, the Heath family would certainly have objections.

"Mom just said it casually. Forget what I said." Madam White came over, holding her daughter’s hand, with a loving look in her eyes. "As long as my Cecilia is happy, occasionally coming back to see Mom, I’m satisfied."

*

After eating, Joanna took a nap to recharge, then left the White family home.

She was browsing her blog in the car.

After Ashton’s blog post was released, it was quite impactful. When Joanna checked her blog again, she could no longer see those rumors.