The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover-Chapter 355: You’re Spoiling Me

Dinner followed soon after.

The family gathered around the long table, warm dishes filling the air with comforting aromas.

Evelyn sat beside Axel, with Oliver on her other side, along with Stella and Alicia.

For a moment, the dining room felt alive and warm.

As usual, Stella and Oliver entertained everyone with exaggerated stories.

Laughter floated between clinking cutlery and gentle conversation.

Oliver swung his legs under his chair, humming as he ate. Stella talked animatedly with Alicia about hospital gossip.

And in the middle of it all, Axel continued his quiet mission with unwavering dedication.

He placed another piece of grilled meat onto Evelyn’s plate.

Then another spoonful of vegetables.

Then a small piece of grilled fish.

Evelyn stared at the growing mountain of food in front of her with widening eyes.

Finally, she leaned closer to him, lowering her voice so only he could hear. "I’m full, Axel. I can’t eat anymore." She protests.

Axel froze mid-air, spoon hovering with another piece of meat. He looked at her, then at her plate, then back at her again.

A slow smile curved his lips before he reluctantly withdrew his hand.

"I’m just making sure my wife won’t starve in the middle of the night," he murmured, completely serious.

Evelyn let out a soft laugh. "My dear husband, if I eat any more, I won’t be able to walk. I will roll..."

He leaned closer, voice dropping into a teasing whisper. "Then I’ll carry you. No need to worry about it."

She shook her head, amused. "I’m trying to recover, not become a dumpling."

"I like dumplings," he replied smoothly. "Especially the lovely-looking ones. Usually, it means it tastes great."

Evelyn pressed her lips together, fighting a smile, but her cheeks betrayed her with warmth.

Unfortunately for her dignity, their conversation had not gone unnoticed.

Oliver suddenly lifted his spoon and pointed it at her like a tiny general. "Mommy must eat. Daddy says Mommy must eat! I will eat a lot too!"

He scooped a huge spoonful into his mouth to prove his point, cheeks puffed like a squirrel storing food.

Stella leaned forward, eyes bright with a smile, "As a resident doctor," she announced solemnly, "I must inform you, Sister Eve, proper nutrition accelerates healing. If you refuse, I will have to prescribe... forced feeding."

Alicia covered her laugh with her napkin.

Axel raised one eyebrow in approval.

Evelyn laughed lightly and leaned back in her chair. "I’m surrounded by traitors."

Oliver reached over and gently placed a piece of baby carrot onto her plate. "Mom, please eat for Oliver."

Stella added another piece of broccoli. "Sis, eat for medical science."

Axel slid a piece of grilled meat onto her plate again, this time with victory in his eyes. "Darling wife, eat for your husband."

Evelyn stared at the three of them. Then she picked up her spoon with resignation.

"Sure, sure...I will eat..." she sighed. "But if I gain weight, I’m blaming all of you."

Axel leaned closer, his voice low and warm. "If you gain weight, I’ll still love you. If you become round, I’ll love you. If you become impossible to carry, I’ll hire someone to carry you. Either way, you’re mine."

Stella made giggling noises. Oliver laughed. Alicia shook her head fondly.

But Evelyn just smiled, heart full, and took another bite.

Dinner ended smoothly after that, full of light teasing and contented warmth.

Later, Alicia volunteered to read Oliver a bedtime story. The little boy proudly held her hand as they climbed to the second floor.

Stella waved from the hallway. "I have an important call," she announced, disappearing into the guest room with suspicious speed.

...

The house gradually quieted.

Axel guided Evelyn gently toward their bedroom.

The moment she stepped inside, she paused, taking in the familiar space. The soft lighting. The scent of their sheets. Their bed.

She hadn’t slept here since the accident. A week in the hospital and home clinic, surrounded by medical equipment and quiet nurses.

Evelyn exhaled, her eyes shining.

"I’m finally back," she whispered.

Axel’s hand settled on her lower back, steady and warm. "Yes, you’re where you belong," he said.

Because of her injuries, he took over without hesitation. He helped her remove her jewelry, careful with her broken arms. He untied her hair, fingers gentle as he gathered it into a loose tie so it wouldn’t tangle.

"Beautiful," he murmured while tying the ribbon.

"I just ate enough food to feed a village," she replied dryly.

"Beautiful village queen," Axel said, smiling.

He guided her to the bathroom. Held her toothbrush for her. Steadied her while she washed her face. Even dabbed the towel against her cheeks with patient care.

"You’re spoiling me..."

"I’m training," he replied. "In case you break every bone again."

She flicked water at him with the back of her hand. "Don’t even joke about that."

He chuckled and helped her change into her pajamas, hands warm against her skin, careful not to hurt her knee or arms.

When she was finally settled, he led her to the bed.

Evelyn sighed the moment her gaze fell to the mattress. "I missed this bed."

Axel leaned over her, brushing a kiss to her forehead. "I missed seeing you here."

She looked up and smiled at him, reaching out, tugging lightly on his shirt. "Sit with me for a moment."

"You are not sleepy yet?"

"No. I feel my stomach bloating. Let’s sit and chat." She calmly said, even though her heart was starting to race as she thought about the information she had heard from Oscar.

Axel sat beside her on the sofa, his curiosity growing. Her expression had softened, yet remained intense enough to unsettle him.

"What is it?" he asked quietly.

Evelyn took a breath. "Axel... thank you. For everything. For staying. For feeding me like I’m a helpless duck. For washing my face. For carrying me. For..."

She trailed off, trying to calm herself once more.

Axel smiled softly, nearly laughing at her expression and her words. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"You don’t have to thank me." He said while pinching her nose lightly. "You’re my wife... Of course, I will do anything for you."