Chapter 23 - Doing Her Duty As a Wife

"Please, don't startle me when I'm cooking, I nearly dropped the pan," chiding him while she placed the pancake on the plate.

Jade took a cup from the cupboard, filled it with warm water before placing it before him. "Drink before we eat."

When he just stared at the warm water in front of him, Jade spoke again. "It's good for your health."

Naturally, he believed her because she's a doctor. He picked up the cup and drank the warm water.

Jade served the food she prepared and put food on Tyler's plate like a wife performing her duty.

"Thank you," Tyler smiled and took a bite of the pancake.

"Coffee?" Jade asked.

"Yes, black coffee," he replied, then looked at his plate and ate.

Jade poured coffee on the mug and placed it before him.

"I'm going to the hospital after breakfast," Jade said, breaking the thick silence in the room. "You don't have to go with me," Jade added right away before he could speak.

Tyler glanced at her briefly and looked the other way. He was pensive. After