It'll Come Naturally
Chapter 1154 Willful Mr. Cold (Part Two)

"Fuck off, Duke. Don't block my way. I need to go upstairs and get changed. Dinner is ready. I should get to the kitchen and give the maid a hand," Belinda announced. She shook off Duke's hand and ran like hell, as if she was being chased by a monster. "Belinda, are you sure you'll actually help in the kitchen and not burn it to the ground, along with the house?" Duke said to the disappearing figure of his wife. Upon hearing these words, Belinda nearly slipped and fell from the stairs. She turned around and scowled at him after regaining her composure.

'He's saying the truth, but why can't he be polite about it?' Belinda thought to herself in anger.

Duke blinked at her and forced a smile. He didn't take the vengeful expression in Belinda's eyes seriously. After their marriage, Duke had begun to understand how to deal with Belinda. He knew how to soothe her anger and how to conquer her. He didn't think that such trivial matters could negatively influence their relationship or their marriage.

Although Kevin left work earlier than expected, he came here late. He couldn't help but feel sorry about his delay when he found the entire family at the dining table, waiting for him. He noticed Claire and frowned, wondering if she had caused trouble.

"Hi, everybody. I'm so sorry that I arrived late," Kevin apologized. He seemed intimidating and humble in his uniform, but also dignified.

"Nevermind that. Work comes first. Everybody, Kevin has come home, so we should begin the dinner," Lloyd said cheerfully. He had always liked Kevin and considered him to be the best husband for his daughter.

"Yes, we should begin. Kevin, you're family. Make yourself at home. Go wash your hands and take a seat with us." Belinda had also developed a great fondness for Kevin. She made sure that he didn't feel embarrassed in front of the entire family. "Thank you, Belinda," Kevin said, giving her a warm smile. The hard lines on his face softened.

However, the cold and aloof Duke didn't seem to be so enthusiastic. He was indifferent. An unfathomable smile tugged on his lips as he sat at the table, deciding not to join their conversation.

"Go and wash your hands. I'll come with you," Leena said. Leena knew that Kevin rarely came to this house. He wasn't familiar with its layout. However, Kevin hadn't told her that he visited her family once when she was in France. "Okay," Kevin said. He didn't resist Leena's offer. He wanted to ask his wife in private if Claire got into trouble or not.

"Did you participate in training today?" Leena asked as they walked. She raised her head and looked at her husband. Leena noticed the dirt on Kevin's trousers.

"No, I didn't. I just practiced fighting skills with Daisy. By the way, did Claire behave today?" Kevin looked at Leena as he bent over the wash basin and cleaned his hands. He wondered if Leena was annoyed that he mentioned Daisy. "Yes, Claire was quiet today." Leena was confused. She had lived with Claire for a long time now. 'How did the previously lively Claire become so silent all of a sudden?' she wondered, and failed to notice her husband speaking of Daisy. "That's nice. But why did you bring her home in the first place?" Kevin asked with curiosity. His brows furrowed. Kevin took the towel and wiped his hands.

"Oh. Why do you think? Claire is my husband's sister and my family. Why can't I invite her to my house to have dinner with my father and brother? Isn't it normal, this kind of family stuff?" Leena couldn't help but laugh. She hadn't expected Kevin to think of things this way. "You're right. I'm just worried that Claire would embarrass herself in front of your family. She could mess things up." Kevin loved his sister, but he knew deep down that she still held grudges against Leena. Her behavior had changed in recent times but he was still worried. They were about to have dinner with Leena's family, and the slightest quarrel at the dining table could lead to a disaster.

"Relax. Claire is doing fine. She's a big girl, after all. She knows how to be polite. Let's get out of here and join our family. They are waiting for us." Leena re-arranged his collar that had become wet. At that moment, she indeed looked like a wife, very different from the witty girl she was in front of her family.

"Okay. We can't keep them waiting." Kevin held her hands and found that they were cold. He made a mental note to always try and keep her warm. Leena's hands always felt cold, no matter how warm her clothes were.

"Kevin! Was my daughter a good girl when she visited your parents?" Lloyd asked, a little embarrassed. He rarely paid attention to these things. But in this case, it concerned his daughter's happiness.

"Dad, rest assured. Leena is smart and well-mannered. My parents love her," Kevin said, feeling a little guilty as he remembered that his father still disliked Leena.

"I'm glad to know that. Leena is young. Please forgive her if she does anything inappropriate or wrong," Lloyd said, sighing. Leena had lost her mother when she was a child. Lloyd felt remorseful about the lack of a maternal figure in her life. He feared that she didn't get to learn the qualities of a good wife. Leena had to learn everything all by herself.

"Dad, Leena is a sensible and thoughtful girl. Don't trouble yourself over her. Let's eat." Although Leena had tricked her in the past, Belinda knew that she had a kind heart. The accident occurred because Leena was misled by her friend. She was only partly to blame. Besides, if Leena hadn't done that, Belinda and Duke wouldn't have loved each other as passionately as they did today. They would have been more likely to end up as strangers.

Leena glanced at Kevin and Claire, a bit nervous. Obviously, Kevin had lied for her. She not only caused trouble at their parents' house but also overreacted. Back then, she had been anything but a qualified wife.

"Kevin, eat some more. You must be tired after working at the army base. Now that you're home, eat well." Lloyd served some food into Kevin's bowl. Kevin had already been trying to eat as quickly as possible, but soon enough, his bowl was piled up with more food. "Dad, Kevin can eat the dinner by himself. Eat your own food and leave him alone." Leena took a sharp intake of breath when she saw Kevin's full bowl. She felt fortunate that it wasn't her own bowl and plate that her father piled the food onto. Otherwise, she would have gained substantial weight after this dinner.

"Don't argue, or you'd be next." Duke snickered upon seeing Kevin being treated this way. He didn't even need to do anything, somebody else was giving Kevin hell and doing Duke a favor.

"Bro, you must be so delighted right now." Leena narrowed her eyes at her brother in annoyance. She knew that when it came to revenge, he could be even more terrible than those unreasonably jealous women. Leena was agitated to see that her brother still brooded over the fact that she got married without telling him first. He could be so petty and spiteful. A long time had passed since her marriage, but her brother still held grudges.

"Hmm. What do you think?" Duke didn't bother to hide his emotions from Leena. He glanced at Kevin and wondered how he had managed to win the hearts of his sister and father, two of the most important people in his life.

"So childish. You're too old to be headstrong and willful. Shame on you!" Leena said with disdain and pursed her lips. Forcing Kevin to eat more food and add some pounds didn't feel like a punishment to him. Besides, he was a soldier and participated in military training almost every day. Being overweight was nearly impossible for him. So Duke's wishful thinking was in vain.0000000