Chapter - [ 44 ]

[ Adeline ]

"Are you sure, I mean you really want to come with me to this trip?" He blinked his eyes to assure what he just heard from me.

"Yes, I'd like to go with you if you promise to bear all the expenses except my shopping bills. I prefer to pay for my own stuffs." I said in a joking way and a smile spread on his face.

His eyes gleamed.

"Thanks." He said, "Don't worry, I'll pay all the bills including your shopping bills even if you buy the whole market. I'd love to pay for it." He added.

"No, I can't take your money. This is something where I want to make a rule. I don't want to financially depend on someone. I have bitter memories. You know what I mean." I bit my tongue.

"I understand and I'm not a douchebag who taunts his wife for spending his money. Look, Adeline." He held my hand and I again felt the same jitters in my tummy, "I have no one to spend the money I earn by the hard work of earn day and night."

His words touched my heart.

"I understand your sentiments, Xavier but