She looked at the little one who completely depended on her and deeply felt a new kind of bond she could never let go of.
In her past life, she had been brave and daring. She wasn't afraid to take risks and would give everything for her career—even if it meant winning or losing everything.
But now, her life wasn't just about herself anymore.
She felt she could no longer act on impulse like she used to.
Having someone she loved made her no longer feel invincible.
She didn't dare take risks or act recklessly. Even before doing anything, she would carefully think it through.
But this hesitation didn't mean she was afraid—it was because she now carried the responsibility of an entire family.
She didn't even dare neglect her own health or skip meals anymore, because only by staying healthy could she spend more time with him throughout her life.
In the future, she would have to consider what her partner thought and care more about the little husband in front of her.
Actually, getting married wasn't just about having someone to eat and sleep beside—it added a special kind of responsibility to her life.
Once you choose to build a family, maybe you also have to let go of the freedom you had when you were alone.
Just like in her past life, a confident and ambitious young woman would change a lot after becoming a wife and mother. She would grow, and her whole attitude would become more mature, with a clearer understanding of life and goals.
Jewel felt a strong desire to grow, to take on more responsibility in the future, to become stronger, and give her family—and even their future children—a solid support they could always rely on.
Maybe this was the change and growth that came with starting a family...
"Baby Xavi, are you awake…"
Her voice was soft and low. She was afraid if she spoke too loudly, it might disturb her still-sleepy husband who might want to keep dozing until the afternoon.
Little Xavi heard his wife's voice and slowly opened his eyes, pouting a bit with his dry lips.
Right now, he had only one feeling—
His whole body felt like it was falling apart!
Hmph~
Xavi's arms were so sore he couldn't lift them, and his legs had no strength at all. He didn't want to move even a bit...
Jewel noticed her little husband staring at her with a pitiful expression. She smiled and gently carried him to the table, then took a warm cloth to clean his face and hands.
After wiping him down, she scooped a bowl of hot chicken soup, rich with nutrition, and fed him spoon by spoon.
Xavi snuggled in his wife's arms, eating like a little hamster with puffed-up cheeks, making Jewel smile with joy.
Who could resist such an adorable little one seriously eating his meal?
Xavi pointed at the dishes he wanted to eat, while his mind drifted back to last night…
Sigh—
His wife… wasn't gentle at all like she usually was!
It felt like she had become a completely different person!
Although the wedding was a happy event, it had really worn him out...
Yesterday, he was already so tired he almost fell asleep, but his wife still wouldn't let him go, no matter how he begged...
Thinking about it, Xavi pouted again and gave his wife a pitiful look while she continued gently feeding him.
But to Jewel, that expression looked like he was being cute—and it only made her smile more proudly.
"My dear Xavi, you worked hard yesterday."
Jewel bent down and lovingly kissed his cheek. "After you finish eating, I'll nap with you for a while, alright? Open wide~"
The little husband was instantly won over by that sweet kiss. He started eating seriously again, and without realizing it, the corners of his lips lifted into a smile…
The next day, Jewel finally showed up at the Yanxi Restaurant.
She had just spent some time in the back office organizing recent financial records and held a short meeting with a few assistants when an employee from the front desk came over to say someone was looking for her.
"Who is it? A man or a woman?"
The employee had only just started working at the restaurant, so she didn't know many people.
"Boss, it's a man. But I don't know him."
Jewel was puzzled. A man? She didn't have any romantic ties with any man.
Who could be looking for her?
"He also said he wants to speak with you alone. He said it's something important."
"Got it."
Usually, people coming to talk business were women or housekeepers from big families. Men had never come to see her personally.
It wouldn't be polite to refuse to meet him directly, especially if he really was someone important or came to discuss serious business.
Still, Jewel decided to play it safe and chose a public table on the first floor of the restaurant to talk. It was bright and full of people, so there would be no room for misunderstandings.
You couldn't blame her for being cautious. In this female-dominated world, men were still restricted by social expectations.
As a businesswoman who met all sorts of people every day, if she didn't take care to respect the "differences between men and women," things could easily become messy.
She always followed the rules for married women—seriously!
When Jewel reached the table, she saw someone she had only heard of before but never met in person.
It was He Xiaoshuang, He family's nephew.
As soon as she realized who he was, all the patience she usually showed to customers disappeared in an instant.
She had thought it was someone from a wealthy family or a servant coming to talk business or purchase rare dishes.
But no—it was someone wasting her precious time!
Jewel didn't want to see him at all. She turned around to leave and had only taken a few steps when she planned to tell the staff not to let him in again.
But just then, the man called out her name.
"Jewel!"
Hearing her name come from his mouth made Jewel clench her fists. Her whole body filled with anger.
How dare he say her name!
Disgusting!
Since there were so many customers around, she couldn't explode, so she gritted her teeth, turned around with a look of pure disgust, and didn't even glance directly at him.
She took a deep breath, walked over, and coldly said three things:
"First, don't come here again to mess with my business."
"Second, learn some self-respect. Don't ever let me hear you say my name again."
"Third, you can leave now."