Chapter 20
Before Cordelia could reject the suggestion, she was pulled out of the house by Marcus. She was
silent the whole journey, as she quickly thought about what they could afford to eat on her
minuscule sry.
She sneaked a peek at Marcus. The man had been broke and impoverished, so he probably had no
idea about Jangasas’ hotels and restaurants.
Given his budget standard, she might be able to satisfy him with some street food. Some stalls
provided limitless staples too, so he would definitely be full.
Cordelia smiled with her head lowered.
She had been frugal since they had gotten married, picking cheap groceries whenever she
shopped. Despite that, she had once heard an old servant of the Jenners say that young married
couples feared nothing but the disappearance of passion. It would be helpful to romance each other
asionally.
In that case… she thought they could be carefree for once today, so she would buy him a meal
outside.
When Cordelia looked up again, though, she realized that she hade to the busiest street and
stopped right in front of Regalia Hotel with Marcus.
“We’ll eat here.” The man sounded as nonchnt as though he had just picked a cabbage at the
market.
“What did you say?” Cordelia gasped.
“I said, we’ll eat here.” Marcus chortled with a squint. “I think it looks decent.”
Cordelia could not help feeling her breath catch in her throat as she instinctively clutched her purse.
This was the most expensive five-star hotel in Jangasas, and she had never even looked at it once
whenever she passed by. Her pathetic sry would hardly pay for an appetizer if they were to eat
there!
Marcus tugged her inside, where servers bowed to them politely from both sides. The manager
came over to wee them, smiling professionally. “Wee.”
“Marcus!” Cordelia yanked on the man’s arm.
“What’s the matter?”
“We…”
‘We don’t have enough money.’
‘Let’s eat somewhere cheaper.’
‘People like us can’t afford to eat here.’
When these words reached the tip of Cordelia’s tongue, she swallowed them back down. She
looked at Marcus’ anticipating expression and recalled that he had given her all his valuable family
heirlooms.
How could she be stingy to her husband when he did not consider her an outsider?
Cordelia made up her mind and stered on a smile. “Let’s go in.”
Marcus was startled. Her answer hadpletely exceeded his expectations. “We’re really going
in?”
“Of course!” Cordelia grinned in delight and stayed close to him, acting as though she was
snuggling up to him. “Since you like this ce, we’ll eat here. It’s just a meal. Don’t worry, your wife
can still feed you!”
Marcus blinked. He had intentionally chosen this ce, knowing that Cordelia did not have a high
sry and expecting her to cate him with various excuses. She might even buy some cheap
groceries and suggest that they go home for dinner in the end.
He had just wanted to tease her and force her into confessing that she was not Yelena but a
substitute. However, he suddenly felt that his prank had gone too far.
“Why don’t we—” Before he could finish, Cordelia dragged him in. They got a window seat, so they
got to see the night view.
Cordelia ordered two dishes, not very expensive ones, but that was all she could afford. She made
it clear to their server that they only wanted small portions, just enough for Marcus to be full.
“Why aren’t you eating?” He looked her in the eye.
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Cordelia smiled, her gaze evasive. “I’m not very hungry. I don’t have much of an appetite.”
“But youined about me not making food at home.”
Cordelia went silent, her clear gaze obviously looking troubled.
Marcus put his cutlery down. His deep eyes seemed able to see through her. After a momentary
pause, he said, “It’s been some time since we got married. Don’t you have anything to tell me?”