Chapter 736

"Why don't you help me wash the vegetables, Mr. Zane?" Before Xander could answer, Felix added another statement, "Never mind, I won't trouble you. I'll wait for Caterpie to return with the ketchup and ask her to help."

Xander, a smart man, understood Felix's subtle hint. "I came here to help, not to have you test me with Abigail."

Felix blinked in surprise, then said, "Really?"

"Abigail, my wife, counts you as her best friend and childhood companion," Xander replied.

His words, both straightforward and sincere, touched Felix. He was not an unreasonable person; he just could not bear the thought of Abigail getting hurt again. When faced with Xander's sincerity, Felix's tone softened significantly. "As Melody mentioned, Caterpie truly is a gem. You must cherish her. Promise me you'll never hurt her or make her upset."

Xander remembered Felix's words well. "She's my wife; it's my duty to keep her happy and protect her."

Whether or not he could fulfill his promise, his words were co