Chapter 27: We’re Husband and Wife

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Two hours later, Mila was woken up by a phone call. Laila asked her to go out for dinner and said there was a famous restaurant nearby.

The three of them walked out of the hotel and went straight to the restaurant. Oceania was a coastal city, and the seafood was very fresh and tasted very special.

Rosy took a bite of the spicy crab and couldn’t help but praise, “This is too delicious! Try it.”

Mila also nodded. “It’s really delicious. We can come often.”

“Mila, the show will start shooting soon, so you need to keep an eye on your figure. You won’t look good on camera if you gain too much weight.”

Mila immediately lost her appetite. She remembered she ate until her stomach was plump on the day the two families met. She had eaten crayfish and stinky tofu when she got home, so she had definitely gained a few pounds.

She didn’t even dare to eat any rice. She only ate the spicy crab and two oysters before putting down her chopsticks.

As a professional actor, she behaved like one. Controlling her weight and ensuring her image on camera was the most basic thing she could do.

…

In the capital city.

When Chaucer returned home from work, he felt that the rooms were rather empty. Usually, as soon as he returned home, he would see Mila busy in the kitchen or waiting for him in the living room. When she saw him coming back, she would gently say, “You’re back.”

At this moment, the house was very quiet, making Chaucer feel a little lonely.

Chaucer turned on the light and sat on the sofa. On the coffee table were Mila’s pink cell phone stand and her yellow duck headband.

Mila’s sweet face appeared in his mind. Suddenly, the ringtone of the video chat rang, and he quickly picked it up. Mila’s exquisite and beautiful face appeared on the screen. She was wearing a light green gauze dress, making her skin look fair.

“Chaucer, have you eaten?” Mila asked gently.

“Not yet. I just got home.” Chaucer got up and went to the balcony. “Tell me, how do I water the flowers and how much water do I need?”

Mila patiently guided him. Even if he didn’t understand it the first time, she wasn’t frustrated at all.

After Chaucer finished watering the flowers, Mila asked him to hold his cell phone up and open the fridge to take a look. Chaucer did as he was told and opened the freezer.

“I made your shrimp and crab wontons before I left. Boil the water first, then throw the wontons in and cook them for five to six minutes.”

After Mila finished speaking, Chaucer was a little surprised. He didn’t expect Mila to prepare meals for him before she left. The wontons in the fridge were enough for him to eat for a week.

“Thank you, Mila.”

Chaucer was grateful from the bottom of his heart. He had servants and chefs at home since he was born and had never worried about food. In his understanding, girls of Mila’s age only wanted to go shopping and enjoy facial treatments. They almost never entered the kitchen. Only Mila enjoyed cooking and used it to warm the people around her.

“What are you thanking me for? We’re husband and wife!”

Mila said with a smile, and Chaucer’s heart trembled. “Yes, we’re husband and wife.”

“You must be hungry. Have something to eat. You have to take care of yourself when I’m not at home.” Mila’s voice was sweet, making his heart warm.

“Yes, you too.”

After hanging up, Chaucer couldn’t help but smile. Mila was better than he had expected. Although it was a marriage only in name, they had to get along well.

…

The next day was the opening ceremony of the production team. All the actors and staff were present, and the reporters also rushed to the film studio to film the latest cast members.

Laila and Director Zager had worked together several times and were already very familiar with each other, so Director Zager cared about Mila a little bit more.

Mila was the second female lead in the main drama. Normally, she should sit in the first row, and the two seats in the middle were reserved for the male and female leads.

“Mila, these are the two main leads of our show.” Director Zager greeted them and introduced them to her. “This is the male lead, George, and the female lead, Natalie.”

“Hello, I’m the second female lead, Mila.” Mila stood up and introduced herself with a smile.

The male and female leads were both popular actors. Mila had seen their acting, but in the past, she wasn’t famous enough and wasn’t worthy of working with them.

“Hello, Mila.” George smiled back and shook her hand.

But Natalie put on an aloof expression and didn’t respond to Mila’s self-introduction.

Mila pretended not to see it. This was how the entertainment industry was, fawning over the famous actors and trampling on the little known ones. Many people didn’t have a good attitude towards those who weren’t famous. She had received a lot of cold stares, and Natalie’s reaction couldn’t hurt her.

George and Natalie sat in the middle. Then the emcee went on stage and said in a loud voice, “Welcome to the opening ceremony of the TV series ‘Painful Love’…”