Hendrix had a straight face, but I failed to hold back my laughter. I reached out and gave him a pat on the chest, teasing, "Can you really resist it when I'm sleeping next to you?"
Hendrix grabbed my wrist and looked at me with a frivolous smile on his face, saying, "If I can't help it, your hand will probably be a good helper, Mrs. Roberts."
"Hmph! Dream on!" I wouldn't let him take advantage so easily. I swung his hand off and went out of the study, about to return to the bedroom. Just as I walked to the door, I saw Minnie, who was holding a tray.
Minnie had been standing there for a while. She probably didn't expect that I would suddenly exit the study. She had a suggestive, knowing grin as she turned to the side, standing against the wall. She pretended to see nothing, but it was so obvious that she noticed...
I blushed and bit my lips, feeling a little embarrassed.
Hendrix wrapped his arm around my shoulder from behind and asked in a low voice, "Yes, Madam Parker?"
Minnie knew when to retreat. She turned around with her head held low and said, "Young Master Hendrix, you haven't come back home so early in a long time. Here, the chef made some soup. It's good for your health."
"Give it to me," I said as I blushed and took the tray from Minnie's hands. I didn't dare to look at her as I said, "Thank you, Madam Parker."
"Don't mention it. I'll take care of Anne for you. She won't run around at night. Rest well, Young Master Hendrix and Mrs. Roberts," Minnie said. She put both her hands in the pockets of her apron and looked at me, pleased.
Hearing Minnie's words, I felt my face burning. I pursed my lips and didn't know what to say.
Hendrix was watching the fun by the side. At that moment, he even added slowly, "There's no need. The soup won't help anyway. The doctor warned us not to carry out some activities."
Minnie was taken aback. "Huh?"
I immediately tensed up as I was afraid that the conversation would go in the wrong direction. I pointed at Anne's room and quickly changed the subject. "Madam Parker, I think Anne's crying. Go take a look!"
"Huh? Really? Why didn't I hear it?" Minnie had her face filled with bewilderment.
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