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Mai Xiaomai returned to the vacation home, changed into a fresh sanitary pad, and felt a little bit better.
But her stomach still ached and swelled, so she felt too lazy to move and just nestled on the sofa with a book.
The cook arrived, a capable-looking middle-aged woman in her forties, named Auntie Li.
Auntie Li prepared meals for two.
The meal was ready, but Qiao Chutian had not yet returned.
Mai Xiaomai asked her to join her for dinner.
"Young madam, this really isn't appropriate."
Auntie Li hurriedly refused, "This meal is for you and the young master."
"He probably ate outside, it would be a waste if you don't eat it."
Auntie Li still wanted to decline, Mai Xiaomai felt helpless and dialed Qiao Chutian's number.
After two calls went unanswered, she gave up and started eating on her own.
Full from her meal, and he still hadn't returned, the food had also gone cold.
Auntie Li cleaned up everything, stored the leftover food in the freezer, and then left.
