Seeing that his explanation worked, Douglas quickly added, "Of course! You know how women are. They're all bark and no bite."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis made Bernard feel better. He decided to trust Douglas and sat down, waiting for Hera to invite him to lunch. After all, he had
never tasted her cooking before.
Douglas sensed that Bernard had calmed down and messaged Hera, "Hera, could you make an extra portion if you're cooking?
Bernard said he'd like to try your food..."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"For someone who knows so much about women, why are you still single?" Bernard broke the silence.
Douglas felt like he had been slapped in the face. He muttered, "It's because I'm too poor to afford houses and diamonds..."
"Are you saying | don't pay you enough?" Bernard asked coldly.
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