After some coaxing from Solomon, Ines decided to let him stay.Since Solomon had no spare clothes here, he called his assistant, Jonathan, and had him bring over the suitcase Ines had previously taken to South Garden Apartment.Jonathan was very efficient and quickly delivered the suitcase.Solomon cheerfully took the suitcase and said, "You've been through a lot lately. Take three days off and rest well."Jonathan nodded with a smile. "Thanks, Mr. Rowland."Once Jonathan left, Solomon took out his clothes and hung them in Ines' closet before showering.Ines had already finished showering and was lying in bed, looking at her phone and reading the news.Coming out of the shower, Solomon immediately switched the bedroom lights to sleep mode. "Stop looking at your phone. Rest early. Don't forget, you're still recovering.""It's only nine, still early."Having slept too much during the day, Ines was not sleepy at all."Sleep early so that you can wake up early."Before Solomon c
"Sweetheart, be good, close your eyes and sleep."Solomon gently stroked her head, his voice hoarse as he spoke, "You're still sick. I won't disturb you."Ines suppressed a smile, her hand slipping under the blanket to touch his chest. "It's just a little cold.""But that's not okay." Solomon caught Ines' restless hand. "Be a good girl and go to sleep."Ines looked at him. "Really? You don't want to?"Solomon gritted his teeth, gripping her hand tightly. "Darling, stop making me restless. Go to sleep!"He was an ordinary man. How could he not want to? However, he could not bear to make her more tired as she was still sick. If her cold got worse tomorrow, he would be the one worrying.Ines chuckled softly. "Okay then, goodnight.""Goodnight."Solomon turned off the projector, and the lights in the bedroom went out.In the middle of the night, Solomon woke up feeling warm. He touched Ines beside him and found her sweating profusely, even soaking through her pajamas.Remember
Goodman Residence.At this moment, Kyle was preparing a stew for Zoe.Zoe had not been feeling well these past few days, with little appetite and reluctance to eat. Kyle cooked every meal to ensure she got some nourishment each day, making different dishes she liked.When Solomon called, Kyle was chopping vegetables. He answered the call on speakerphone and asked casually, "What's up?""Can't I call just to chat?" Solomon heard the chopping sound and asked, "Busy?""Yeah, cooking for Zoe," Kyle replied, continuing to chop while asking, "What's on your mind?""I was just wondering; how did you learn to cook? Could you give me some tips? Ines caught a cold these past few days, and I want to make her some comforting food," Solomon said.Kyle frowned slightly and replied casually, "You need tips for that? Just search online, follow a few food bloggers, watch some videos, and you'll learn quickly."That was how Kyle learned, although the household chefs occasionally gave him pointer
It seemed easy to watch those videos; the methods they used looked simple.Solomon, unwilling to admit defeat, wanted to find another video to learn from. However, when he checked the time, it was almost noon.He had not even finished preparing a single dish.Frustrated, Solomon picked up his phone to send Ines a sad emoji.[What's wrong?] Ines replied promptly.Solomon sent, [I tried to make ribs for you but failed twice.]After sending the message, Solomon also sent a pleading emoji.As soon as he sent it, Ines called.Solomon answered the call, feigning dejection. "Sweetheart, I'm so bad at this. I can't even make ribs."On the other end of the phone, Ines could not help but laugh. "It's okay, there's always room for improvement."Ines continued, "I'll teach you this weekend. Soon, you’ll be making the best ribs ever.""Okay."Solomon asked, "Sweetheart, are you hungry? How about I pick you up when you get off work at noon, and we head out for lunch?"Since he could not
After lunch, Solomon drove Ines back to the TV station.Ines thought he would leave after dropping her off, but to her surprise, he got out of the car with her.Solomon walked up to Ines. "I'll walk you up."Ines looked at him. "No need. I'll remember to take my medicine. You should head back."Solomon took her bag and held her hand, insisting, "I'll walk you up."Unable to resist, Ines went along with him.Solomon had visited the TV station to see Ines in the past. However, this was the first time he openly held her hand like this.People around them, recalling Solomon's post on social media from yesterday, instantly understood they were now together. If Solomon had made it official on social media, it must be good news.Solomon held Ines's hand tightly as he escorted her to her office.He poured her a glass of water and handed her the medicine. "We still have some time. After you take your medicine, you can rest on the couch for a bit."Ines nodded, took the medicine, and
During his absence from Richworth, two vice presidents handled Solomon's company affairs. Although there were no major issues, when he returned, he decided to check on things himself.Upon arriving at the company, Solomon held a brief impromptu meeting. After it ended, he spent some time in his office dealing with paperwork.Just as he was getting busy, the office door pushed open.Solomon looked up to see his mother, Patricia, walking in."Mom, what brings you here?" Patricia smiled. "I was shopping nearby with a friend and thought of dropping by the office to rest for a bit."As she spoke, she glanced around the office, searching for something.Solomon chuckled, immediately understanding his mother's intentions. "Mom, what are you looking for?"Patricia sat on the couch. Still smiling, her gaze shifted towards the lounge area. "Oh, nothing. I'm just wondering if you're alone."Solomon walked and sat beside her, smiling. “Of course. Are you expecting someone else with me?”
Patricia was not an unreasonable person. When she heard her son defending Ines in every sentence, she guessed he was very serious about their relationship this time.She trusted her son’s judgment.“In that case, bring her home soon so your dad and I can meet her.”Solomon nodded with a smile. “Okay, I’ll bring her home for dinner once she recovers from her cold.”Patricia instructed, “Remember to inform me beforehand when you bring her home. Also, what does Ines like to eat? Does she have any dietary restrictions? I need to know these things.”“She’s not picky about food, and she doesn’t have any specific dietary restrictions, but... she doesn’t like bitter things, like kale.”“Okay, I got it.”Patricia did not stay long at the company and went home after chatting with Solomon.Once he had finished up some documents, Solomon checked his phone. Ines had not messaged him yet. He thought about giving her a call to ask how much longer she would be working, but he was worried about
“We’ve been busy lately.”Solomon led Ines inside and sat by the window, asking, “Is there anything new on the menu?”The owner handed Solomon the menu with a smile. “You’ve come at the right time. We just launched a few new dishes. Take a look.”Solomon ordered their signature dish and handed the menu to Ines. “What do you want to eat?”Ines chose a couple of light dishes.After ordering, Solomon looked at her and said, “My mom came to the office looking for me this afternoon. She wanted to see you, but I managed to send her back.”Ines was a little surprised. “She knows we’re back together?”Solomon held her hand. “Yeah, I told her. She asked me to bring you home for dinner, but I said to wait until you recover from your cold.”Remembering her last encounter with Patricia, Ines felt a bit nervous. “Did your mom say anything?”Solomon poured tea for her and said, “Yep. She told me to take good care of you and asked about your preferences. I’ll have to also inform her before b