Ru Shi came home a bit later than usual since she came from her mother's house. With her sighing and walking in as she felt tired, she saw her husband, Chia Hao, sitting on the couch.

His eyebrows were furrowed as he read the documents in his hand, his phone on loud speaker as he was talking to his secretary who was still working in the country where his company is.

"Yes, please. Summarize it for me.

"

"Put all of the recent documents in one folder so as to sort it from the old ones.

"

"The files that are obsolete, don't delete them yet—we may use it every now and then.

"

"Are you sure that you have followed it up from the other company?

"

"Thank you for giving time despite the busy schedule.

"

"Yes… don't worry, I'll be able to sleep soon once everything is settled and once I feel assured.

"

Ru Shi listened to their conversation as she stayed standing still on her place, a small smile appearing on her face as she never saw this side of her husband, Chia Hao.

She always knew that the man is responsible and that he is a role model to other business men as well.

However, she had never paid attention to him until now—Ru Shi actually admiring him more. Other than his personality paired with his handsome looks and gentlemanliness, Chia Hao is a good man—a person with a good sense of responsibility.

With her still admiring him, she noticed that Chia Hao kept saying that it's alright even though it was evident on his face that he was tired doing his job even late at night.

He didn't have a choice because of the 12-hour time difference of Country M to Country C. As he stayed away this nearing midnight, Ru Shi's lips turned into a tight line as she realized that her heart was racing fast with what she thought.

She had an idea of preparing coffee and a few snacks for Chia Hao, Ru Shi already heading to the kitchen to prepare something for him.

As she reached the kitchen, she immediately got a mug. With her cocking her head to the side, she then knitted her brows together as she realized something at this very minute.

She doesn't know what kind of coffee that Chia Hao would like.

With her biting her bottom lip as she was unsure, she wanted to ask him what his preferences are, but she blushed at this moment.

She didn't know whether to ask Chia Hao what he would like for his coffee. She somehow felt awkward with the thought of her talking to Chia Hao suddenly and ask about his likes and dislikes—he may form an idea that she may like him!

But even then, she knew that Chia Hao is not the type to tease her, so she just thought of him and did his coffee with what she thought was his preference.

Black coffee.

As she prepared the coffee and allowed it to cool down for a while, she then got a pair of bread and then put butter in it before toasting it.

With it a good combination to the black coffee perhaps, she then put it on the small platter and then got his mug before serving it to him.

"Yes, thank you. We can already end it here.

"

As Ru Shi heard that their call is about to end, she suddenly felt butterflies in her stomach. With her already making way in front of him, Chia Hao was slightly distracted when he saw her presence, not expecting her in the living room.

As their eyes met, Chia Hao did his best to focus on the caller at the other end of the conference, clearing his throat as he watched Ru Shi serve coffee and toast in front of him.

As Ru Shi just smiled at him and then sat across him, Chia Hao then composed himself and then spoke to the other person in the call.

"Thank you. Yes, I will call you again tomorrow once things have been finalized—especially my schedule.

"

With him giving Ru Shi a brief smile, Ru Shi nodded at him in acknowledgement, her husband already putting his phone down on the coffee table near the coffee.

"Ru Shi,

" he said her name, his gentle and sweet smile not leaving his face.

"How are you? You came home late?

"

"I'm fine,

" Ru Shi answered, clearing her throat as well as they rarely talk since their marriage.

"And, uh… I'm sorry… I haven't told you.

"

"It's alright. I know you're with your family, anyway.

" Chia Hao said as he understood.

"And…

"

The man then gestured to the coffee and the toast, arching a brow at his wife with amusement.

"You made this… for me?

"

Ru Shi nodded, her soft blush coming to her face.

"Y-yes… you seem to be working so hard even at this time of day and with me going home late, then, I thought I might prepare something for you.

"

The smile on Chia Hao's face turned brighter, his smile now showing his perfect teeth. With his handsomeness slightly surprising Ru Shi as she never saw this side of him, Chia Hao excitedly got his coffee and then thanked his wife with such a sweet tone.

"How thoughtful of you, Ru Shi,

" he commented, feeling warm in his heart.

"I'm energized now—thank you!

"

As he took a sip of his coffee, however, the expression on his face changed the moment the bitterness hit his tongue.

With him forcing out a smile, Ru Shi actually saw the slight disappointment on his face, feeling quite bad that she did not get his coffee right.

"I'm sorry… is it too bitter?

"

"It's fine,

" Chia Hao answered, taking another sip as if it was no problem.

"I needed the jolt, anyway. I have to work for a few more hours before turning in.

"

With him drinking the coffee as if there was no problem at all, Ru Shi's heart raced in her chest as she found his sweetness admirable—knowing that he was doing this just so he could not make her sad because of the effort that she had done for him.

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