Chapter 1408"So you've already thought of these before?"Grace gently poked him in the chest with her finger."Do you know I've never even been in a kitchen before? Your mom asked me to make the dressing. I don't even know what the pot looks like. She's killing me!"Do you know I'll go crazy if I stay there for a few months with fumes and fire?"Since her voice was a little loud and she was emotional, her spittle hit Charlie's face.He reached out to wipe his face.However, Grace noticed it. "So you hate my saliva?""I just want to spread it evenly."Charlie quickly smiled at her, his eyes crinkling, while he wiped his face with his big hand. "It can make my face smooth!"Grace was amused, pushing him. "Stop joking. I'm serious. I can't get into the kitchen.""Grace, do you know how I felt when I heard what Mom said just now?"Charlie gazed deeply into her eyes. "I was elated."Grace looked at him confusedly."The restaurant's dressing is a secret recipe handed down from
Chapter 1409"It's late. Get up quickly. Mom is waiting for you in the living room. I've called your president."She hadn't slept enough. It was Saturday, but she couldn't even have a lie-in!Grace squinted, rolled over, and closed her eyes. "Let me sleep a little longer."Charlie resignedly pinched his brow. "Get up now. Otherwise, I'll play my ace!"Grace ignored it.She was used to having two days off a week. It was hard for her to get up early on Saturday.Charlie could only scratch her armpit. Grace was very ticklish. She couldn't resist chuckling and finally surrendered in tears. "Alright, I'll get up.""I'll go to the company first."Charlie stood up and left the purse on the table.Grace sat up, nodded, and casually tied up her curly hair. "Be careful on the way. I'm going to the bathroom."When Grace came out of the bathroom, it was almost an hour later.She had cleaned up and made herself up.She wore a tight black shirt with a boat neck, a white skirt that revea
Chapter 1410Grace had never set foot in the kitchen since she was a child, not to mention putting a name to any of the ingredients.She stood there in a daze.This gave Mckenzie a headache. She wheeled herself over, pointing at the ingredients while telling Grace their names and what to do.It was indeed inconvenient for Grace to walk up and down on high heels.And the marble floor was smooth. She accidentally slipped and knelt on the ground. Her beautiful face was contorted.Grace scrambled to her feet, secretly cursing. She knew her knees must have been hurt seriously because of the sharp pain.Mckenzie didn't want to say anything else, gripping her wheelchair. She had an impulse to rush over.Putting the ingredients into the pot was just a start. She must keep stirring them.Although Grace was tall, her arms and legs were thin. Just after she stirred for a while, her strength failed her."Go on. The coals are burning. If you stop stirring, the dressing can't be heated eve
Chapter 1411Mckenzie passed a pestle to Grace, telling Grace silently that she was serious.Grace paused for a while, but thinking of Charlie, she finally reached out and took it.She didn't feel anything wrong at first. Gradually, her palms became hot, and the spicy smell made her cough all the time. Her back and waist were sore. In short, it was torture for her.Grace's patience was running out.Mckenzie was not in the kitchen. Grace kicked over a basket. After venting her annoyance, she continued to mash the ingredients.She was busy until the evening.As night fell, the lights came on. Grace finally finished mashing the ingredients in the pot.She slowly stood up with a hand on her hip. Her waist was painful as if sprained.She couldn't even drive, so she stopped a cab and went back to the villa.The maid helped her into the room. She kicked off her high heels and collapsed into the soft bed.Mckenzie was still busy in the restaurant. As she was wheeled by the waiter in
Chapter 1412She had worked in the restaurant for decades, doing the same things every day, but never complained to Charlie.Hearing the voice, Grace moved.Getting out of Charlie's arms, she said, "Mckenzie, you're back."Mckenzie grunted. Her attitude was neither cold nor warm. She sounded a little dissatisfied.Grace was aware of it but ignored it, raising her slender eyebrows.The three of them gathered around the table to eat dinner.Grace filled a bowl with porridge and put some pancakes in front of her. She ate without even raising her head.Charlie gazed at her face, curving his thin lips slightly. "Why is your appetite so good today?""I'm just hungry."Grace raised her delicate eyebrows.She did a lot of physical jobs today. Naturally, she was hungry."Grace performed quite well today. You didn't give up halfway, but don't dress like that or wear high heels tomorrow."Mckenzie was tactful.Hearing the first sentence, Grace looked calm and even smiled.However,
Chapter 1413Charlie resignedly rubbed his eyebrows. "Yes, you're right.""I can only try my best to do what I've promised. I won't hide what I can't do or cheat.""Alright. Take a bath first. I'll settle it, okay?""You don't have to force yourself or think of a way for me. Just tell Mckenzie what I just said and see what she plans to do.""Leave it to me, and remember to run me a bath."Charlie kissed her cheek and hugged her....Charlie was a little thirsty and went downstairs to get some water.Mckenzie was still sitting on the couch in the living room, watching TV."Mom, why don't you go to bed?"He took a sip of water."Now that Grace has agreed to help you, you shouldn't push her. It's not easy for her to compromise. If you still put pressure on her, she may be annoyed.""I won't give in. I'm old. I don't have much time to manage the restaurant. She has to take it over in the future unless she's not your wife. Then there will no longer be such a problem."Mckenzie
Chapter 1414If Mckenzie had known Hailee was still alive, she would certainly not have agreed to the marriage between Charlie and Grace.Yet now it was too late.When Charlie returned to the room, Grace had already closed her eyes.Walking over, he sat down beside her. His hands fell on her back and slowly wandered around. "Is your period over?""Yeah."Grace was half asleep, not even opening her eyes, lazily grunting."Then let's have..."Charlie caressed her with his long fingers.Grace shook her head and pushed his hand away. "I just want to have a good sleep now. Don't disturb me..."Charlie didn't give up, trying to coax her in a soft voice.Still shaking her head, Grace buried her face into the pillow, her voice vague, "I don't even have the strength to raise my arms. Let's just sleep."She didn't lie.She had not done heavy work since she was a child, but today she was exhausted. Even though she was lying in bed, she could feel her arms sore and limp. She didn't ha
Chapter 1415After arriving at the restaurant, Grace had only strolled outside during her lunch hour. It was dark in the blink of an eye.Yet she didn't do anything else and spent the day in a muddle.Grace felt that she had two rotten days!She walked out of the kitchen and bumped into her ex-boyfriend!She paid no attention to him, straightening her dress blandly.However, he walked up. "Grace?"Grace sneered and didn't bother to pay attention to him."It's not been long since we broke up, and you don't know me? I always remember you!" the man said teasingly. His eyes were pretty.Grace raised her eyebrows with a cold smile. "If your girlfriend knows this, she must be sad."The man waved his hand. "There's a new cafe across the street. The coffee there is quite good. Would you like to have a try?"Grace ran out of patience with him, saying bluntly, "You jerk! Get out of my way!""What did you say?"The man was annoyed but smiled again."But you're still so energetic and