Ecstacy of the Heart
Chapter 19 Afraid That I Might Eat You?

Looking at the solemn Allison, Bernard reminded, "Mr. Parker added, that you must take good care of it and don't lose it again."

Allison took over the wedding ring and put it on her left ring finger and felt that it weighed heavily on her. Previously she was very clear of her simple relationship with Alexander but now it seemed to be more complicated.

After leaving the International Hotel of J City, she soon arrived at the villa. Allison could smell the fragrance of cooking as she entered the villa. Just as she was wondering who was doing the cooking, she saw a person walking out of the kitchen.

A woman in her forties looked at Allison and her eyes lit up and went over to her, "You must be Ms. Gibson?"

Allison was puzzled, "You are?"

"I've been transferred over from the old residence to take care of your daily needs."

Bernard walked forward and explained to Allison, "Mr. Parker specially transferred Lara over to take care of you."

"Take care of me?"

Allison was about to decline when Lara enthusiastically led her towards the dining hall, "I'm here to take care of you and master. I had taken care of master since he was young and I'm very clear about what he likes. Since master married you, I'll have to address you as missus. I've prepared dinner but do not know if they suit your tastes..."

Allison was led to the dining hall and saw a table full of sumptuous dishes. Her doubts disappeared as soon as she sampled the dishes and she no longer thought about rejecting Lara. "Lara, the meatballs are delicious!"

Allison loved Lara's cooking and did not notice someone approaching.

Lara was listening to Allison's praises from the kitchen and smiled from ear to ear, "Eat more if you like them! The steamed pear is about to be served!"

Allison was about to answer when she noticed a person standing to one side. She was so startled to see Alexander standing a short distance away that she almost dropped her chopsticks. "You... why are you back?"

Alexander looked at the woman's changing expression and was surprised. She was eating happily just a moment ago and became so scared when she saw him. Was he so frightening? "Can't I come back to my own home?" Alexander raised his eyebrows and walked over to sit down opposite her.

"Oh," Allison answered and lowered her head without continuing with the conversation. She started to think about what happened at the International Hotel of J City when she saw the person in front of her. Her cheeks instantly became red hot.

Just at that moment, Lara came out of the kitchen with a bowl of soup and saw both of them at the table. She immediately smiled, "Master's back!"

She noticed the sullen Allison and couldn't help but ask, "Missus, why aren't you eating?"

The title 'Missus' made Allison blush even more and her eyes looked towards the man opposite and shook her head, "I'm full, I've eaten my fill."

After she said, she stood up, turned, and left.

Just as she was halfway up the stairs, a man's voice said, "Why did you run off?"

Alexander chased after her and blocked her path with his arm. Allison looked up at the handsome man and her heart started to race. Who would expect Alexander to lower his head and grin mischievously, "Are you afraid that I might eat you?”

"I..." Allison was stunned and couldn't say a word.

When he saw her startled looks, Alexander grabbed her hand and led her towards the bedroom.

Allison became unsettled, "You... what do you intend to do?"

Don't tell me he still wanted to...

Alexander dragged her into the bedroom and towards the bed, "Sit."

Allison was nervous and folded her arms across her chest, "What? What do you want to do?"

Alexander saw her nervous expression and laughed with concern, "I asked you to sit down."

After that, he took out a first aid kit and removed the gauze and ointment. Allison was dazed for a moment before she remembered that she had a wound on her neck.

"I need to replace your dressing. We'll try not to have a scar at this position."

Alexander said as he gently removed the old dressing and then used the cotton bud to clean the wound with the ointment. The sting radiated from the wound and Allison took a deep breath. She looked at him concentrating on replacing her dressing and her heart sank.

Today Alexander was different from the past. Although he remained cold and lofty outwardly, he was clearly more tender and warmer towards her. After he changed the dressing, Alexander kept the first aid kit. "Stay at home and rest for the next few days. There is no hurry to go back to work."

"Then..." Allison hesitated when she thought about what Renata had done to her. She looked at Alexander, "The issue with my promotion..."

"I arranged for it."

Allison took a deep breath, "Why?"

The company regulations were clear and there was a regular time for promotions but Alexander made exceptions for her. Not to mention about Renata, even the senior staff at the company would replace it difficult to accept the favoritism.

As if he understood what her thoughts were, Alexander paused and looked at her righteously, "Allison, did you forget that you are my wife? You deserve to have the best."

What Alexander said caused her heart to beat even faster. Before she could say anything, Alexander already turned around to replace the first aid kit, "Have a good rest. Look for Lara if you need anything." Allison still hadn't come to her senses after the man disappeared from her view. No man had ever said something like that to her, not even her first love Julius, who simply tossed her aside after he cheated on her. Alexander was the one who said that she deserved the best...

Just as she was giggling happily, her cell phone rang and Allison came to her senses. When she saw who was calling, she hurriedly answered the call, "Hello? Mom? What's the matter?"

"Alice, did you forget that it's your father's birthday the day after tomorrow? Have you forgotten your parents after getting married?"

"Oh, I actually forgot!" Allison smacked her forehead, "Mom, thank goodness you reminded me!"

"See, I was right! But I've thought about what to do on that day. On that day, bring Alex and ask him to invite his parents. We'll all have dinner together."

"What? Mom!" Allison was stunned and stood up anxiously, "Call his parents?"

After coming to the villa for several days, not to mention seeing Alexander's parents, she had never heard him mention them! Now her mother wanted her to invite them for dinner? Wasn't she making things difficult for her?

Jennifer said as a matter of fact, "What's the matter? Both of you have already collected the marriage certificate and are officially married. It's only to be expected that the parents of either party meet!" Allison was stumped, "Mom... can we delay this, I have not mentioned this to him."

"What's there to delay? I think it's a good opportunity and it's your father's birthday. It's appropriate for the two families to meet! Alice, your father has agreed to this. Don't try to fool me!"

Jennifer ended the call after she finished saying.

Allison looked troubled at the darkened phone screen.

Would Alexander agree if she asked him about it?