Page 43 of The Rancher's Unloved Wife

"I have classes—-"

"I have work as well, but I'm not at the office, am I?"

Did that mean—-

"How does having me as your personal nurse for the day sound?"

"V-Very good?"

Ryu's gaze gleamed. "I appreciate your honesty. And such straightforwardness shall be rewarded, don't you think?"

Yes, she did think so...until she realized that the reward her husband had in mind was carrying her out of bed so he could help her change.

"I c-can manage—-"

"I know you can."

Oh bleep, he waspurringagain.

"But this is all part of my job being your personal nurse."

And that was how Summerine found herself standing naked in front of Ryu while he remained fully clothed.

It was both agonizing and thrilling to feel Ryu's gaze on her as he slipped the dress over her head. His hands accidentally grazed her breasts, and Summerine's breath caught.

Stay calm, stay calm, stay calm.

He slowly pulled her dress down before turning her around, and it was then she saw the truth in his gaze.

"Y-You—-"

"Couldn't resist teasing my wife?" A wicked smile played over his lips. "Guilty as charged."

Ryu then carried her to the dining room, with the table set up for two, andwow.This was not her first time having breakfast with Ryu, but this was definitely the first time he had Chef Milo preparekaiseki, atraditional Japanese multi-course meal that she immediately fell in love with.

The incredibly tender slices of grilled fish tasted even more delightful when paired with the dipping sauce and sticky Japanese rice. Also to die for were the fluffy scrambled eggs and the crisp salted sheets ofnori.The mild but tastymisosoup and the pickled vegetables that added just the right touch of sourness to the entire meal.

Everything was perfect save for...that.

"Open your mouth, wife."

While she absolutelylovedhaving him call her that, what he was asking for was too much, and Summerine stubbornly shook her head.

"If you finish yournatto,I'll give you another reward. And it's one I'venevergiven anyone before."

Ryu already had her at 'reward', and her husband chuckled at the way Summerine had opened her mouth before he even finished speaking. But as soon as she saw the amount ofnattohe expected her to eat—-

I can't.

Summerine squeezed her eyes shut in order to pretend she didn't know what was coming and simply swallowed everything in one go.

"It wasn't that bad, was it?"

Summerine's eyes opened at his words, and the rare sight of her husband grinning just had her heart swooning.

Oh, Ryu.

She would willingly go on an all-natto diet every day if it meant always seeing him have fun like this—-

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