While Hera was busy in the kitchen, Leo found himself scheming against the male leads, ensuring they remained upied and couldn’t get close to her. If Hera found out Leo’s n she’d be torn betweenughter and exasperation. And it would surely remind her of the domineering CEOs Athena often discussed—possessive and overbearing.


    Leo’s actions significantly thwarted Hera’s ns. How could she possibly get close to the male leads if Leo kept sending them away?


    Despite deciding to stop resenting them for something that hadn’t yet happened and letting things y out, she still needed to beat Alice to them. How could she do that if there were no opportunities at all?


    Despite not receiving any assistance, Hera managed to whip up a chicken truffle soup and a stir-fry tofu and vegetable dish, both delicately seasoned. She even prepared an extra portion for Zhane, intending to deliver it to his officeter. Remembering her promise to send him food, she opted to cook herself since she was already cooking instead of asking Hannah to prepare it.


    She then ted a portion for Leo and left some in the pot to packter for Zhane before leaving the hospital. As she served the food to Leo, she noticed the eager expression on his face, his eyes bright with anticipation. Seeing how this simple gesture seemed to bring him joy, Hera couldn’t help but smile broadly herself.


    Hera noticed that Leo’s IV drip had been adjusted and was no longer as loose as before. However, she also observed that the back of his hand was turning a purplish ck, a stark contrast against his fair, jade-like skin, making the blemish all the more noticeable.


    Not wanting to see him suffer any longer, she took it upon herself to feed him. This gesture made Leo even happier than before. He had been devising a n to appear more pitiful in hopes that Hera would take care of him, but her doing it willingly gave him hope that there was a chance for them.


    Leo beamed from ear to ear as Hera slowly helped feed him. He didn’t feel embarrassed at all; instead, he loved being pampered by her. His grandfather had been right: winning over your future wife required meticulous nning and, above all, a thick skin.


    He felt like all the pain he had suffered earlier was worth it. Even the ident now seemed like a blessing in disguise, bringing him closer to Hera. Any worries he had before were now gone. Leo’s appetite improved, and he ate with gusto, asking for seconds and then thirds. He also urged Hera to eat with him. As she cared for Leo, Hera didn’t realize they were now sharing the same utensil. At Leo’s urging, after she fed him a bite, he would insist she take one too.


    Seeing Hera eat using the same utensils made them look like a loving couple. His eyes narrowed happily, boosting his appetite even more. Even when he was full, he continued eating, knowing she nned to send some to Zhane. He didn’t want to share his happiness with those male vixens.


    Despite his good upbringing, he could still be petty, and men being petty can be even more childishly infuriating. However, he wasn’t embarrassed by it; in fact, he was a little proud of his work, if it meant to protect his future wife.


    Leo’s subordinate, who was silently standing by the side, tried to blend into the background as he held his breath. He was experiencing the shock of his life. In the past half hour, Leo had smiled andughed more than he had in his entire life. His young master, usually meticulous about cleanliness and hygiene, was sharing a spoon with a woman. A woman! The same gender he had always avoided as if he were allergic to them. Now, he was acting like a couple with one—and he even seemed to be enjoying it.


    Without realizing it, he had already captured a short video of this astonishing scene on his mobile phone. He only became aware of it when Leo shot him a warning re as Hera stepped out into the kitchen to get more food for him.


    He silently cleared his throat and excused himself, giving his Young Master and future young madam some private time together. Realizing he was being a third wheel, he left the room without a word and stood guard outside the door.


    [Guard#1: Madam! Great news!!! You’d soon have a grandson!!!]


    Excited to share the news, he sent a message to Leo’s mother, who was hosting a tea party at their mansion. When she saw the message from Leo’s subordinate, she was greatly shocked and puzzled. Her son had always avoided women, so this sudden development left her bewildered. Nervousness gripped her as she messaged back,pletely misunderstanding the situation.


    [Mrs. Hendrix: Did my sone out of the closet?!]


    Instead of answering, he sent the short video he sneakily took to Leo’s mother.


    [Mrs. Hendrix: She’s indeed very beautiful, but have you checked her origin? Is she from Thand?]


    Mrs. Hendrix was incredulously suspicious of her son suddenly showing interest in a woman when he had never shown such closeness to women before, or even the slightest bit of interest. She began to wonder if he was into men, and if Hera might be...


    [Guard#1: ???]


    [Guard#1: I’m sorry, madam, I don’t understand.]


    [Mrs. Hendrix: I was just asking if she wasn’t a man before who’s gone under the knife.]


    [Guard#1: !!! No, madam, she was born a woman.]


    She was bing increasingly skeptical now. It was only natural, considering she wasn’t very privy to her own son’s love life, knowing Leo’s aversion to being pushed into things. Although she was aware that her father-inw had arranged a fiancée for him, she had never seen or heard Leo mention anything about it.


    [Guard#1: Madam, Young Master wasn’t interested in anyone before because he had already set his eyes on someone.]


    [Mrs. Hendrix: Really?]


    [Guard#1: Absolutely!]


    He wasn’t entirely sure, but sensing that their Young Master’s sexual orientation and capabilities were being questioned, he feared he might be the first to face consequences for revealing his young master’s personal affairs to his mother that led to this misunderstanding.


    After receiving reassurance and learning that she would soon have a stunning daughter-inw, Mrs. Hendrix was overjoyed. The news came at the perfect moment as she was hosting a tea party with her friends, giving her the opportunity to proudly introduce her future daughter-inw to them.