Reborn as Mr.CEO’s Fat Wife
Chapter 699: Encountering a Random Dog

Chapter 699: Chapter 699: Encountering a Random Dog

Benjamin Jones’s household helper was a local who was excellent at making authentic Swallow City cuisine, rivaling even Mom Han in skill. Moreover, Benjamin Jones had clearly given prior instructions, and a few dishes from Gills City were prepared to cater to Aunt Claudia’s taste.

For Teddy, there was prepared vegetable noodles and small steamed rolls without salt or sugar, with a few drops of walnut oil. The little guy was very cooperative and ate everything cleanly.

This meal was quite enjoyable for both hosts and guests.

Abigail’s gloomy mood from leaving Moon Lake Manor was much alleviated.

The next day.

Benjamin Jones had someone send several selected household helpers to Abigail early in the morning.

After carefully inquiring, Abigail selected a 38-year-old woman with a gentle demeanor and higher education to mainly assist Aunt Claudia in taking care of Teddy and do some housework on the side.

After finalizing, Aunt Claudia hesitated, "Abigail, isn’t a salary of twenty thousand a bit too high for this nanny? Actually, I can manage it by myself."

Aunt Claudia was a bit panicked after seeing the villa yesterday. Abigail was still a student and had separated from Master Brandon. The rent and daily expenses of this villa were already a considerable amount, and now hiring a household helper with a salary of twenty thousand would mean they couldn’t make ends meet without at least forty to fifty thousand a month.

"You’re getting older, and Teddy is at the most troublesome stage of learning to walk. How can you take care of him by yourself? Don’t wear yourself out. As for the expenses, don’t worry. My ... mom left me a considerable amount of savings, and Lincoln Pharmaceuticals has started to be profitable under the management of professional executives, the monthly dividends are substantial. Rest assured, I can still support you." Abigail could tell what Aunt Claudia was worried about from her expression.

"Oh, I see." Aunt Claudia felt slightly relieved after hearing this.

"Mm, don’t worry." Abigail lifted her chin slightly and turned to the household helper she had chosen. "Iris Jacob, right? Let’s sign the contract first. A one-month probationary period. Can you start today?"

"Yes, thank you, Miss Green." Iris hurriedly thanked her.

With the nanny matter settled, other things became much simpler.

Abigail informed Benjamin Jones of the situation, and after telling Iris to go home and pack her belongings and come here in the evening, she went with Aunt Claudia to push Teddy to the supermarket.

As soon as they left, they encountered the helper from Brandon Piers’s house, who enthusiastically took them to the supermarket together.

Since her rebirth, Abigail had first lived in the Piers’s old house in Gills City and then moved to Moon Lake Manor in Swallow City. There were servants for daily life and top-class chefs for meals. So, forget about grocery shopping; she hadn’t even been in the kitchen much.

Now, shopping with Aunt Claudia and Teddy in the supermarket, she suddenly felt like she had returned to real life.

Looking at the food price tags in the supermarket, Abigail sighed lightly. She finally understood why Brandon Piers seemed so otherworldly: because he was.

Living in a place like Moon Lake Manor, it was strange for that man to have any touch of ordinary life.

Walking through the vegetable section and not knowing what to buy, she almost felt like that man had spoiled her.

Just thinking about this, she realized she was thinking of that man again.

Although angry, she couldn’t help but wonder if he regretted it after she left. Would he, like her, think of her no matter what he did?

"Abigail, Abigail..."

"Huh?" Abigail was lost in thought and suddenly snapped back when she felt a light tap, seeing Aunt Claudia looking at her worriedly, "What’s wrong?"

"Are you okay? I called you several times, but you didn’t hear," Aunt Claudia looked at Abigail with some concern.

"Did you?" Abigail came back to her senses and deflected by pointing at the beef nearby, "I was just thinking about what to make with this beef."

"Mm, let’s make stewed beef brisket. Amy made it very tasty yesterday. I’ll ask her for the recipe later," Aunt Claudia played along without exposing her.

Amy was Benjamin Jones’s household helper.

Abigail nodded and continued selecting food.

Not far away, Brandon Piers had seen Abigail’s actions clearly. His handsome brows furrowed. He asked the man behind him, "Did Threo bring it?"

"He did, it’s outside," Pullan hurriedly replied, speaking in a low voice for fear the young madam two meters away would discover Second Young Master’s creepy behavior. Instead of going to the company early in the morning, he watched the young madam grocery shop secretly.

"Let him follow Abigail later," Brandon instructed but then seemed unsure, "Forget it, I’ll do it."

"Don’t worry, Threo is smart," Pullan said confidently, but upon meeting Second Young Master’s slightly cold gaze, he shrank back, "So... you do it."

Brandon then withdrew his gaze and continued watching the supermarket. Today, she was wearing a pale green floral dress with a light purple sun jacket and white sneakers, which softened her usual aloof temperament, making her look both beautiful and gentle. During this time, many men, and even women, in the supermarket couldn’t take their eyes off her.

This made Brandon, who had originally just wanted to sneak a peek at Abigail’s new house and unexpectedly saw her, feel slightly better yet also very displeased and even gloomy.

Luckily, Abigail was oblivious to these gazes, focusing on selecting items.

When they left the supermarket, Threo had been brought to Brandon’s hand. The man crouched, avoiding Abigail’s sight, and whispered to his well-trained German Shepherd, "Threo, temporarily protect Abigail for me. Do you understand?"

"Woof woof..." The muscular, silver-black German Shepherd heard its owner’s voice and nuzzled Brandon’s leg, whining to show it understood but reluctantly at leaving its owner.

Brandon petted it, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely bring you both home."

"Woof woof," Threo barked twice, cheerful this time.

At this moment, Abigail and Aunt Claudia, pushing Teddy and carrying two large bags, exited the supermarket.

Brandon whistled softly, and the big guy next to him immediately followed Abigail’s group.

Abigail, holding fresh groceries and household items, walked while playing with Teddy and occasionally chatting with Aunt Claudia and Amy. At first, things seemed normal, but soon she felt something following behind. Turning back, she was startled, for she saw a majestic silver-black German Shepherd.

Aunt Claudia turned back puzzled and was equally stunned, "Whose dog is this?"

"Never seen one like this around the neighborhood. A dog this spirited is probably a police dog," Amy muttered while observing.

Abigail nodded. A German Shepherd this cool wasn’t something ordinary families could raise, so she continued walking towards their villa without paying much attention.

But a few minutes later, they discovered the German Shepherd was still following them.

Getting nervous, Aunt Claudia asked, "It won’t bite, will it?"

"Maybe it’s hungry?" Amy, seeing the large dog resembling a wolf, was also worried.

Abigail, impressed by the dog’s cool appearance, thought for a moment and pulled out a piece of beef, placing it aside. Immediately, the German Shepherd, which had been following at a distance, trotted over, devouring the beef in a few bites, then whimpered before rubbing affectionately against Abigail’s leg.

Abigail thought, "...Are dogs this easy now?"