Chapter 162 I'll Take Care of You for a Lifetime
After breakfast, the doctor told Luna she could be discharged soon. Luna grabbed the clothes Charles had given her and went to the bathroom to change.
Seeing the clothes were brand new with price tags of at least $200, Luna only changed her underwear and came out in her own clothes.
Charles noticed and guessed it was because of the price.
He had asked the maid to pick the cheapest clothes possible.
"These clothes are actually my cousin's. She a shopaholic and gives away clothes with tags still on them when they go out of season. She usually ends up giving them away to other relatives. Think of it as helping her out by wearing them. It didn't cost us anything," Charles said, making up an excuse.
Luna smiled and handed the clothes back.
"It's easy to go from frugal to lavish, but the reverse is tough. I'm used to my $50 hoodies and jeans. Plus, in Bright City, I can get $500-quality clothes for a few dozen dollars. Thanks, though," Luna said, sharing her spending habits without embarrassment.
Although their spending levels were different, there was still a noticeable gap. The clothes and shoes he wore clearly indicated that they were hundreds of dollars.
Charles was stunned for a moment, his gaze softening.
He wondered how he ever thought she was vain and pretentious. He realized he was wrong.
"Please take these clothes as a gift. We've been married for half a month, and I haven't given you a gift yet. Consider this my apology. I'll make sure we talk things out face-to-face in the future and avoid a questioning tone. Honestly, being straightforward like you is key to a good marriage," Charles said.
He had always thought he was mature and reserved than his peers, but meeting Luna made him realize that his so-called maturity was just a basic quality of being an heir to the Lee family. Outside that framework, his shortcomings were exposed.
Luna didn't expect Charles to seriously analyze his shortcomings. Since he apologized, she didn't hold a grudge.
"Alright, I'll accept them," Luna said, placing the paper bag on the bed.
"Do you want to get an X-ray of your foot? How are you feeling now?" Charles asked, worried about long-term issues.
Luna raised an eyebrow. "My foot's bad right now! It might be serious. You might have to go bankrupt to compensate me!" she teased.
Charles responded seriously, "If something's wrong with your foot, I can take care of you for a lifetime."
Luna laughed but with a hint of self-mockery. "Isn't that what all men say? But there's a world of difference between words and actions."
Just like Emily's husband Bobby, who promised to take care of Emily for a lifetime when they got married. But after their child was just over a year old, Bobby showed his true colors, draining Emily dry. Even though Emily could still earn $800-$900 a month, Bobby dismissed her as a useless housewife.
Ava's husband from STF was the same. He came from a small town, pursued Ava, had no house or car, and was in debt. Ava never looked down on him. He promised to take care of her for a lifetime. But after marriage, Ava found herself juggling child care, housework, and a job, while he did nothing but play games on the couch. He completely neglecting his responsibilities as a husabnd.
Whenever the child had trouble or got sick, he shamelessly questioned Ava's ability to take care of the child. When Ava was hospitalized, he ran away and started a new family. His promises were utterly worthless.
Charles was taken aback by Luna's response. He meant he had enough money to support her for a lifetime. He hadn't thought that deeply or that far ahead.
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