Love Is a Sweet Addiction

Maria clutched at her apron and was tongue-tied, “Is that so? Why haven’t I heard of it before?”

“I’ve already given you a pregnancy nutrition book. The food taboos are written on it.”

“I’m sorry. I haven’t finished reading it yet.” Maria endlessly apologized.

Esther thought about it and was still afraid. If Terence hadn’t discovered this, she would have eaten the soup. She didn’t know what the consequences were, but it would still have some effect on the baby.

Seeing the nervous look on Terence’s face, she still smiled and smoothed things over. “Maria, don’t mind. Terence has always been too careful. Just please be careful next time.”

Maria nodded and said, “Okay, I will pay more attention next time.”

“Okay, that’s good.”

“Then don’t eat this soup, Miss Esther. I’ll make others for you.”

“We’re fine like this. I don’t really like to eat soup anyway.”

“Okay, I see.” Maria nodded.

Maria was so ashamed that she didn’t know what to do. Esther saw this and said, “Maria, you can go home now. I’ll pick up the dishes myself later.”Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

Maria glanced at Terence and nodded. “Alright. I won’t disturb you two. Miss Esther, just put the dishes in the sink. I will come over tomorrow morning to clean it.”

“Okay, I will,” Esther replied.

After Maria left, Esther looked at Terence, whose face was still somewhat unhappy. She smiled and pulled him to a chair to sit down. “Alright. We all make mistakes. Stop keeping a straight face. I will be more careful next time.”

Terence glanced at her and said, “If I didn’t come back for dinner tonight, would you eat all this pot of soup?”

“How could that be? I would only eat one bowl.”

“Moreover, eating longans carries a risk of abortion, but it’s okay to eat less.”

“What if there is something else inside?” Terence suddenly looked at her with a serious face. “Esther, you better tell the truth. Did you know that longans are a forbidden food for pregnant people?”

“I…” Esther opened her mouth and smiled uncomfortably. “I haven’t read it either.”

Terence also gave her a book, but there were many taboos. She was dazzled and couldn’t remember all about it.

“This is the first time I’m pregnant. You will forgive my ignorance, right?” Esther poked his arm with her finger.

Moreover, she had lost her memory before and had forgotten a lot of things.

Terence was not angry. He was a little scared. After all, he was too cautious with this child who had an unpredictable situation.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked, “Have you told anyone about your pregnancy? Especially your good friend called Linsay.”

Esther was slightly surprised and shook her head. “No, what’s wrong?”

“Never mind. I just don’t want to announce this matter so early.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t announce it.” As Esther scooped soup for him, she glanced at him in confusion. “Terence, why have you always been hostile to Linsay?”

“Have you forgotten what excuse Clark used to send us here?” Terence raised an eyebrow.

Esther smiled. “Are you referring to the wedding dress incident? Linsay only wanted to help me. She couldn’t stand Anne bullying me like that. She just didn’t expect the matter to blow up so much. She just wanted to make Anne lose face at the wedding.”

“She is your friend anyway. But just be careful.” Terence gave her a piece of fish. “Let’s have dinner.”

“Alright.” Esther nodded. She lowered her head and started eating. Then she said, “Maria is really good at cooking. Especially the fish is tasty.”

“I plan to replace her with a younger and more quick-witted one,” Terence said.

Esther was slightly surprised and looked up at him. “Are you serious? You are planning to fire Maria? Just because of this soup?”

“Just this thing is enough to tell that she is not suitable to stay here to cook for you. Anyway, it is not difficult to replace someone.”

“Isn’t that a little fuss? Will other people think we’re too strict? Besides, young people won’t want to be an hour maid.” Esther smiled and said soothingly, “You’d better leave this matter alone. I will take good care of myself and never let this happen again.”

After thinking for a while, she added, “Why don’t you draft a menu for Maria and let her cook accordingly? What do you think?”

After all, Maria was a good and polite person and did not talk too much. It was really a little sorry to be fired like this.

“Do you really think she’s good?” Terence looked up at her.

Seeing Esther nod, he nodded as well. “Alright, then give her another chance.”

“Okay.” Esther smiled in satisfaction.

She did not expect Terence to respect her decision. He had indeed changed.

…

After leaving the house, Maria took out her phone and dialed a number. Soon, a woman’s voice came from the other side.

Maria hurriedly said, “Carol, I have already done what you asked me to do, but…”

“But what?” Carol cut her off. “She didn’t eat it?”

“Yes.” Maria said helplessly, “It’s mainly because Mr. Terence is too careful. There is no way to hide it from him.”

“Are you stupid? Won’t you wait until he goes to work at noon and is not at home?” Carol snapped.

“This…”

“Be smarter next time.”

“No!” Maria quickly refused, “I think it’s better to stop this. Mr. Terence has become wary of me. He won’t let me have the chance to do anything again. I think it’s better to stop. I won’t take your money.”

Most importantly, Maria felt that Esther and Terence were good to her, especially Esther. She really could not bear to hurt her for money.

Maria didn’t know who ordered Carol or why Carol wanted to abort the child, but she couldn’t do such a wicked thing anymore.

“You don’t want the money? What about your work?” Carol asked back.

This made Maria speechless.

Maria’s family was short of money. She couldn’t take the money, but she had to work. If she couldn’t take a job anymore because of this matter, she would be in trouble.