Chapter 496: The Moment Elena Ward Saw Adrian Stone's Elder Brother

The moment Elena Ward saw Adrian Stone's elder brother, a throbbing headache assaulted her. This man was nothing but trouble.

Since his arrival, the entire household had been walking on eggshells.

Adrian's brother wouldn't tolerate his younger sibling having a shabby wedding. Though their father constantly preached frugality, such notions held no weight with him.

He snatched the wedding checklist from the table.

Elena forced a strained smile at Adrian and his mother. What could she possibly say?

"The community canteen?!" His outburst made Elena tug at Adrian's sleeve. After a full day of shopping, she had no energy left for this argument.

Adrian glanced at his wife, noticing the dark circles under her eyes. "Brother," he said, turning to his sibling, "we're going upstairs to change. You and Mother can decide—we have no objections."

Without waiting for a reply, he led Elena upstairs.

The moment they entered their room, Elena collapsed onto the bed.

She'd walked more today than in an entire month. Her feet burned, and her stomach growled angrily. Having forgotten her food stamps, she'd passed countless eateries with nothing but longing glances.

Adrian set down their shopping bags and fetched her slippers. "Take a shower first. I'll get you something to eat."

Guilt pricked at Elena. She needed to step up as a wife instead of always relying on Adrian's care.

Under the hot shower, fatigue melted away. Rubbing her sore ankles, she resolved to break this bad habit.

"Noodles are ready," Adrian called through the door.

Elena emerged, drying her hair, to find a steaming bowl on the table. Clear broth with spring onions and two golden fried eggs looked irresistibly inviting.

"Aren't you eating?" she asked.

Adrian took the towel to dry her hair. "I ate downstairs. Dig in, little glutton."

Elena eagerly grabbed her chopsticks. The first bite made her close her eyes in bliss.

Watching her devour the food, Adrian couldn't help but chuckle.