Chapter 252

Before Joshua could finish his sentence, Queenie quickly reassured him, "It's fine. Go ahead with your work. I'll be fine at home." Queenie was still blushing from the earlier moment and couldn't bring herself to look Joshua in the eye. Joshua understood her reaction. It was typical for someone inexperienced. "Just behave yourself at home. I'll try to come back early." "Okay." Queenie nodded, her face still red. Joshua quickly packed a few clothes and headed out. Before leaving, he reminded Queenie to lock the door at night, not to order delivery while he was away, and to be careful driving alone. "Got it, Mr. Newman, you're like my father," Queenie couldn't help but tease. Joshua was treating her more like a daughter than a wife. Father? Joshua didn't like that term. It made him seem old and implied a father-daughter dynamic, which he found unappealing. "Don't be silly. I'm your husband," he said while gently tapping Queenie's nose. Since he didn't have much time, he didn't lin