Jasmine: “Two bites shouldn’t be too much. I’ve eaten a lot today. Last year around this time, I used to indulge in ice cream twice a day.”
As a foodie, Jasmine could hardly wait to taste the ice cream.
She didn’t want to wait even a minute.
Josh: “…”
He adored his wife and was reluctant to deny her request. However, their family doctor had advised against consuming cold foods during pregnancy.
“Honey, we still haven’t decided on a name for our baby. Have you thought of any good options?” Josh tried to change the subject, hoping to distract his food-loving wife from her ice cream cravings.
If she were to eat, he would let her have as much as she wanted.
He needed to discipline himself to refuse foods that weren’t suitable for her.
Jasmine: “It’s still early to choose a name. We can think about it until the baby is almost here. Plus, we don’t even know if it’s a boy or a girl.”
Josh: “I have a name in mind.”
Jasmine: “Don’t try to change the subject, husband. Just let me have some ice cream.”
Jasmine wasn’t oblivious. She recognized his attempt to divert her attention.
She pulled him back into the conversation.
Josh: “…When my mother scolds me, you have to defend me.”
“Of course, I won’t let her scold you.”
Josh: “Just a few bites?”
Jasmine nodded, “Just a few bites.”
Josh whispered, “Let’s take a walk in the yard first. After ten minutes, I’ll go back inside to get the ice cream. I can say it’s hot out and I want some.”
Jasmine agreed, as long as he promised to let her have a taste.
During her pregnancy, she always craved something sweet and wanted to enjoy it right away.
She heard that many people experience changes after pregnancy. Although she didn’t usually have a strong appetite, she found herself wanting to eat. While she liked food, she often didn’t feel like eating. She wanted to document these changes during her pregnancy in a diary to share with Serenity and Elisa for future reference.
The young couple went downstairs, crossed the hall, and exited the house. With Josh accompanying Jasmine, no one questioned their destination. After a while, Josh returned.
Mrs. Bucham was not home, so the butler, noticing Josh’s return, asked, “Where is the Young Mistress?”
“She took a box of ice cream and went out to eat,” Josh replied as he walked toward the refrigerator.
The butler followed him, saying, “Young Master Bucham, there is no ice cream at home. The Madam cleared out the ice cream and cold drinks because she was concerned the Young Mistress wouldn’t be able to resist them, and she said you spoil her.”
Josh was left speechless.
As expected of his mother; she saw right through him. Not only was he unable to control his wife, but he also couldn’t resist her charm.