Sky furrowed her brows more deeply. "Then where are we going, Mama? Is it Papa Lucas' inn? But earlier, Mama was also angry with him. I think Mama needs to get away from him too."
Sighing in pity, Alice stroked Sky's hair. "We will stay at Aunt Emma's house.""Aunt Emma and Uncle Henry don't mind? We're not their family."Alice shook her head slowly. "We are their friends. A good friend always cares and is willing to help. You don't mind staying with Aunt Emma for a while, right?"Sky shook her head quickly. "If they don't mind, I'll be happy to stay at their house. Let's just say, that's my promise that has been delayed. Do you remember, Mama? They did invite me to stay at their house. But that was only for one night. Now we don't know how many nights we'll stay there."Alice didn't know how to respond. She just smiled, hoping her sadness wouldn't show."Alice!" Someone suddenly called.Alice and Sky"Finally, you're home. I can't wait to have dinner with you. Tonight's menu is my favorite," Elizabeth said when she arrived downstairs. A second later, she stretched her neck. She watched the door as if waiting for the others to arrive. However, there was only Edmund with Sky's backpack and the green teddy bear. "Oh? You go home alone? Where are Alice and Sky?" Her acting was very concerning. Instead of replying, Edmund walked straight towards the stairs. He was to tired to face his mother. Elizabeth knew very well that Edmund was upset. She understood that it was a good sign for their mission. However, as a mother, she never liked being ignored by her son. "Ed? Your mother is talking to you. Why don't you answer?" While going up the stairs, Edmund still thought she wasn't there. Elizabeth's joy was slowly eroded by anger. "Ed? What's wrong with you? I just welcomed you home, but you're ignoring me?
"How long have you been here?" Emma asked. Edmund blinked stiffly. He was afraid of being kicked out. "Recently." "Do you want me to check the CCTV?" Emma raised an eyebrow. Edmund took a deep breath. "Can't I wait here? I promise I won't show up in front of Alice. I just want to be near them. I won't be a bother. I'll just sit still here." Emma placed one hand on the car. Her expression was serious. "You remember that you also have a life, right? You're a CEO. You have a lot of things to take care of, including your own health." "I know. Don't worry. I've brought my own needs. Water, food, clothes. I even took a shower before coming here." "And that?" Emma pointed to the small backpack on the next seat. A green teddy bear sat there. "You intend to meet Sky?" Edmund fell silent for a moment. "Can I?" Emma took a deep breath and put her hands on her hips. "Listen, Ed. Even Sky and I have t
When Edmund took out a green teddy bear, Sky's jaw dropped. "Papa did bring Grassy! As I thought, Papa wouldn't leave Grassy at the office." Her laughter was in the air.When her father handed her the bear, Sky immediately jumped to catch it. "Thank you, Papa. I think I can sleep well tonight even though I can't hug you." Edmund smiled faintly. "Besides, I also brought this." Seeing a backpack full of pins, Sky's laughter echoed again. She jumped up and down. "My bag!" While helping Sky carry the full bag, Edmund let out a faint sigh. "You never go without your bag, right?" "Yeah, an adventurer must always be prepared and full of supplies. What did you put in here, Papa? Why is it so full?" Sky patted her bag. It was bulging but not too heavy. "Open it later when you're inside. Now I have to go back to hiding. Don't let your mother see me. I don't want her to cry again." Sky nodded in agre
"Oh, Alice ...." Emma pulled her into a hug. "You don't need to rush. We understand your condition. It must be very difficult. Slowly, let's heal your wounds, hmm?" "But what about Sky? And Ed? We promised to always be together, but I failed to keep it." While patting her back, Emma tried to calm her down. Without their knowing, a little girl was listening to their conversation. Hearing her mother's sobs, she didn't come in. The smile had disappeared from her face. Her eyes were now sad, her head bowed. While hugging Grassy, Sky returned to the living room. She sat on the sofa, her gaze hanging. After a blink, she turned the teddy over, giving it a gentle rub. "Grassy, what should we do? Mama still seems angry with Papa. Can they get back together?" Biting her lip, Sky turned to the window. Longing weighed on her heart. After pondering for a moment, she took the Rocky Talkie from her bag. "Papa, do you hear me?"
Sky stepped backed towards the door. Standing on tiptoe, she waved her hand. Her mouth moved silently, but Edmund knew what she wanted to say. "I love you, Papa." Edmund waved back. After that, he drove to the office. He couldn't wait to finish his work so he could "go home" sooner. Alice and Sky were his home. As Edmund left, Sky stared at the air. She felt a little empty in her heart. However, remembering that Rocky Talkie could connect her with Edmund, her smile brightened again. With a small hum, she walked like a penguin into the house. When Sky had just closed the door, her eyes got widened. Something crossed her mind. "I forgot to remind Papa to have breakfast! While Mama is still washing the dishes, I have to get my Rocky Talkie." Sky turned around, ready to run. Unfortunately, before she could take many steps, someone knocked on the door. "Oh? Is that Papa? Or Uncle Henry? Is there something left behind
Emma fell silent. She observed Lucas' face. No lies detected on it. "If you really love Alice, shouldn't you understand her condition? She needs rest. The doctor said she was overwhelmed because she received too much information. If you talk to her now, you'll end up adding new data. Her head could hurt again." Lucas laughed cynically. He shook his head, refusing to believe it. Then suddenly, he grabbed the window bars as if to break them. "I told you, I won't hurt Alice. I won't repeat yesterday's mistakes. So please, open the door now." Emma folded her arms across her chest. Her head shook firmly. "No. It's useless for you to beg. I won't open the door. Come back here when Alice's condition gets better." Lucas turned around. He paced back and forth, clutching his head and growling. Not wanting to give up, he started banging harder on the door. "Alice! I want to talk to you. Please come out! Alice!"
Suddenly, Alice cupped Lucas' cheek. She gave him a gentle rub like a mother would do to her child. "You're a good man, Lucas. Without you, I wouldn't have been breathing. I wouldn't have survived until now. But I'm sorry ...." She moved her hand to Lucas' arm. "I can't be with you. Not only because I'm married, but also because I love Edmund too much. He and I have sworn to be faithful to each other until death do us part. If there was no him in this world, I would be better off alone. There is no man other than him who can occupy my heart. He is the only one for me, and I'm sure you and Rachel are like that too." Lucas snorted. Looking away, his eyes flickered with heat. "So, there's no chance for me? You still chose him? You chose the person who betrayed you over your savior?" Alice shook her head faintly. "No, Lucas. Edmund never betrayed me. It was just Giselle and Elizabeth's instigation. I'm sure there must be a reason why he did what w
Emma couldn't bear to see his misery. After hesitating, she said, "Alice went to calm down, Ed. I think it's better if you let her be. She'll come back when she's feeling better." "It's just the two of them, Emma!" Edmund's voice suddenly exploded. His lips trembled with anxiety. "A woman and a toddler. What can they do if they encounter wild animals or criminals? Why did you let them go? You should have kept them here." "Alice is used to adventures, Ed. Have you forgotten? Come on, don't exaggerate it. You two won't be apart for long. I'm sure she'll come back soon. Just let her calm down." "How do you know they'll come back, hmm? How do do you know?" Edmund's voice rose. "Don't lie to me, Em. I've lost them for five years. I was tormented every second of it. Now, it's only been a few days since I was able to be with them again. But you're asking me to let them go?" Emma shook her head quickly. "It's not like that, Ed. Earlier, Alice