Chapter 790

Wayne watched as Joanne hoisted a large gallon bottle and poured its contents into the pot meant for poached pears. He gulped as he instinctively rubbed the top of his head, then quickly handed Joanne the gift box. Joanne didn't think Wayne would return. She thought he must have gone to the construction site. "What are you doing back here?" she asked, frowning as she eyed him in puzzlement. "Put your arm out, sweetheart!" Wayne opened the gift box, and without another word, he clasped the tennis bracelet around her slender wrist. It was a perfect fit, and the diamonds complemented her alabaster skin. However, when Wayne took out the second bracelet, Joanne stopped him. "Whoa, hold on! What are you doing? Did you hit your head this morning or something?" She was surprised enough that he had gotten her a bracelet, but to get her a second one was overboard. Wayne explained frankly, "The nice man next door told me that the way to an angry wife's heart is expensive jewelry. He told me t