“No, you’re being unreasonable!” I was used to living from mouth to mouth, and extravagant lifestyle and waste were not my thing. “Does your family know that you’re a spendthrift?”
“My family has never given me an upper limit for the amount that I can spend. Alright, I value frugality in my girlfriend. I should be so honored.”
“Who’s your girlfriend?” I nudged at him. Even though I was already divorced, I still couldn’t get used to him being all lovey-dovey with me in public.
The staff who was supposed to prepare the terrapin for us overheard our conversation and stifled a laugh. “Mister, the two of you look really cute together.”
“Of course, this is my wife. I’ve been pursuing her for years, and finally I have made a little progress today. Give me the most expensive ingredients you offer, I am rich!” Christopher exclaimed.
My face flushed crimson red as I took a step back, refusing to be associated with the man beside me. He could be really childish sometimes.
After Christopher picked out a few more vegetables, we paid for the groceries and headed out of the market. All of a sudden, I stopped in my tracks because I finally knew what he meant by buying the terrapin.
Terrapins are aphrodisiacs. Christopher was trying to crack a dirty joke back there.
“Pervert!” I gritted my teeth and glared at him upon the revelation.
“Well, I’m your pervert.” Christopher grinned and peered at my collar that I tore off. He took off his jacket and draped it over me, claiming that other men had no right to see me exposed.
After reaching home, Christopher carried me over to the sofa. He handed me a glass of water and headed toward the kitchen.
He had just healed, and it was inconvenient for him to do washing. I sipped on the water and went into the kitchen. Noticing that Christopher was trying to figure out how to deal with the ambitious little terrapin, the two of broke into a chuckle after exchanging glances.
How is this man so adorable?
“You’re right on time. I’ve forgotten that I’ve never actually cooked terrapins. Do you know how to make it?” Christopher turned to me and asked.
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