The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 148: Wanting to Give Her the Best
Leo is busy in the kitchen, with Mrs. Hayes assisting him, while Holly lounges on the sofa, watching Korean dramas with an air of leisure.
She enjoys binge-watching, delights in those silly plots, laughing uncontrollably and even crying till tears flow.
She’s not a career woman; she just works a bit harder than others, and she has her girlish moods and all emotions.
"Holly, have some fruit."
Mrs. Hayes came out with a plate of sliced dragon fruit and placed it in front of Holly.
Without any intention of returning to the kitchen, she sat beside Holly, joining her in watching TV.
"Mrs. Hayes, is my brother okay alone?"
Noticing Mrs. Hayes didn’t return, Holly turned her head and slowly asked her.
She felt assured with Mrs. Hayes in the kitchen, guiltlessly watching TV outside; now that Mrs. Hayes came out, she genuinely felt somewhat uneasy.
"He can manage, the young master is quite skilled."
Mrs. Hayes nodded, with a hint of pride in her eyes.
Leo used to never set foot in the kitchen, but meeting Holly inspired him to willingly learn culinary arts, seeking her advice for quite a while.
Presumably, Leo learned outside; his cooking skills seem decent without messing up the kitchen, chopping vegetables smoothly.
She practically did nothing but kept an eye on Leo the whole time to prevent any mishap, feeling somewhat concerned.
Watching Leo’s adept movements, Mrs. Hayes felt assured, and after slicing the fruit, she brought it out to Holly.
"How long has my brother learned?"
Holly turned to Mrs. Hayes and slowly asked.
She remembered weeks ago, Leo was the one who would turn the kitchen upside down.
He said he wanted to learn from Mrs. Hayes, but she barely saw Leo in the kitchen learning with Mrs. Hayes.
So, did Leo learn quickly???
"Just had a few sessions with me; he wasn’t good at chopping last time."
Mrs. Hayes pondered for a while and replied.
Besides Leo secretly learning, she couldn’t think of another reason.
"Mrs. Hayes, I’m going to check on my brother."
Holly gently bit her lip as she stood up.
"Sure, sure, go on."
"Give the young master a hand."
Mrs. Hayes encouraged them with a laugh, suggesting that the couple bonding in the kitchen could foster their relationship.
Meeting Holly changed Leo a lot; he smiles more and tries doing things he wasn’t good at before.
Love, indeed, is a wonderful thing.
Leo was in the kitchen chopping ingredients, wearing an apron with a focused look.
Holly stood at the door watching him, brows raised in delight, her lips curved in a gentle smile.
Leo’s serious demeanor is really charming, whether working or cooking, exuding mature man’s allure.
"Brother, do you need me to do anything?"
Holly walked over, pulling close to Leo’s face, smiling brightly as she asked.
Stars of laughter twinkled in her eyes, shining like stars in the night sky.
"Why come over? Just watch TV in the living room."
Leo glanced at Holly sideways and slowly spoke.
"I’m here to help brother."
Holly playfully winked, swiftly tossing the greens into the basin.
"No need, Holly go wait outside to eat."
Leo reached to turn off the faucet, shaking his head at Holly.
Now that he can cook, the girl should enjoy eating; he doesn’t need her help.
The girl has delicate skin, and he would feel pity for her.
"But I want to help brother."
Holly felt displeased, biting her lower lip, looking pitifully at Leo.
"Be good, okay?"
Leo issued a departing order, staring straight at Holly.
Holly’s expression changed instantly; she turned away from Leo, "You’re bullying me."
Being sent out, she wasn’t happy at all.
"These tough tasks brother will handle, Holly just waits to eat."
"Brother would feel heartache, be good, go watch TV outside."
"The kitchen is smoky, Holly should stay in the living room."
"Brother isn’t bullying you, he’s just wanting the best for Holly."
"Please go outside? Brother will call you to eat once the dish is ready, okay?"
Leo’s voice was incredibly tender, gazing softly at Holly, with an immensely doting tone.
The girl’s upset look is quite adorable.
He could promise Holly many unreasonable requests, even if she wanted stars, he would pluck them for her.
But for those tough tasks, he didn’t want Holly laboring; he wanted to keep the girl pampered, offering her the best, not minding her being a "spoiled child."
"Then, I’ll go out first."
Holly gently bit her lip and leisurely walked out.
Her smile was sweet, the feeling of being indulged and cherished.
"Already out?"
Mrs. Hayes looked surprised seeing Holly coming out of the kitchen.
Normally two people should be in the kitchen, sticking close, cooking amorously.
One chopping while the other washes, one cooking while the other adds salt.
It’s said that pairing men and women can ease work.
Holly’s quick exit seemed illogical.
"Brother drove me out."
Holly sat in the sofa angrily, puffing up her little face, grabbing a fork to skewer a piece of dragon fruit and stuffing it in her mouth.
Mrs. Hayes was initially stunned, then laughed, "The young master cares for you deeply."
Leo, truly captivated, filled his heart and eyes only with Holly, wanting to cradle Holly in his hands.
Holly didn’t reply, continuing to eat fruit with a particularly radiant smile.
Mmm, being pampered like this, one truly can live an effortless life.
"Holly, aunt has something to give you."
Mrs. Hayes suddenly recalled something, and hurried to her bedroom.
She had a room there but rarely stayed, mostly to avoid interrupting Leo’s life.
Leo liked peace, so usually Mrs. Hayes would cook and leave, occasionally joining Leo at the table.
She would only nap there at noon, sometimes staying overnight, but rarely.
Holly blinked doubtfully.
"Here, for you."
Mrs. Hayes brought out an old box, wiping off some dust.
"What’s this?"
Holly looked puzzled, not understanding Mrs. Hayes’ intent.
"Open it and see."
Mrs. Hayes smiled warmly, watching Holly.
Confused, Holly slowly opened the box under Mrs. Hayes’ gaze.
Seeing what’s inside, she was taken aback.
