Chapter 328

David Davies walked downstairs, lit a cigarette, and strolled toward the convenience store. He really looked the part of a homebody now. He grabbed some red bean mochi balls, picked up a few imported fruits and Ella’s favorite milk, then carried everything back to the apartment. As he unlocked the door, he could hear water running from the guest bathroom—Ella was clearly in the shower. Somehow, that simple detail just filled him with this quiet kind of joy. This was what marriage felt like. Even though he came from a wealthy family, David had no trouble handling basic chores. He made the mochi balls in no time. Ella never ate much, so he only served her six and ate the rest himself. He sliced up the fruit and arranged it neatly on a pretty plate. When it came to their little two-person world, David took it seriously—he was taking care of her like she was his everything. Ella still hadn’t come out yet, but David didn’t rush her. While she finished up, he browsed through a few documents.