"There's no problem, Sky," Edmund said. "I'm fine. Now, why don't you go to the waiting room? I have to get the medicine and finish the administration." Before Edmund could take a step, Alice took the paper in his hand. "Let me take care of it. You and Sky just sit in the waiting room." While Alice came out of the doctor's office, Edmund looked at Sky with a sad look. "Want to go to the park?" Sky's eyebrows furrowed. "Is that okay? Mama asked us to sit in the waiting room. What if she is confused about looking for us later?" Edmund shook his head weakly. "She can see us from the waiting room. The park is nearby." He reached out his hand. "Want to go with me?" Sky nodded. Holding Edmund's index finger, she left the room. At the park, they sat on a long bench under a mango tree. Edmund looked up, looking at the fruit. He thought Sky was doing the same thing, remembering their fun in the forest. But apparently, the little girl was just looking at the photos. "Do you miss them?"
On the way to a hotel, Alice smiled seeing how Edmund stroked Sky's face. The little girl was sleeping on his lap with her mouth opened. "What did you say to her in the park? When I came back, she had been cheerful again. Even when we were shopping and eating, her spirits were bursting. No wonder she became so tired," Alice whispered, making Edmund glance over. "Nothing special. Just a few words of reassurance and promise. I owe Sky a lot," Edmund answered softly. Alice snorted a laugh. "Don't promise something you can't keep, Mr. Hills. If you fail, the consequences could be fatal. Sky will go into a rage and you won't be able to stand her." "I know that. I think she can keep talking for 24 hours. I won't be able to work if that happens."Her laughter tickled Edmund's heart even more. When it subsided, he continued, "But to make that happen, I need your help. Do you mind?" Alice furrowed her brows, curious. "What did you promise?" "I promised to show her lots of new things, tak
Alice fell silent. She blinked, digesting each of Edmund's words. "Do you compare us to an elderly couple?" she concluded.Edmund's laughter almost echoed. Of all the messages he conveyed, why did Alice draw it as conclusion? "Isn't our situation similar to theirs? We are husband and wife but we can't do it?" While Alice was stunned, Edmund opened the suitcase and took out several pieces of clothing. "Now if you'll excuse me. I have to take a shower, My Wife." After Edmund left, Alice sighed in disbelief. "I'm the same as grandmothers in their 80s?" Looking down, Alice studied her body. Just like Edmund, she had also buried her desires for five years. "Can I still do it? What if my body has forgotten how it works?" While her brain was wondering, her gaze fell on Sky. She really couldn't remember how they made her. "Was he on top or bottom?" Before Edmund's body fully formed in her mind, Alice quickly patted her forehead. "Gosh, what was I thinking? Come to your senses, Rache
"You're just being pushed by the situation, Alice. Therefore, from this moment on, I hope you will be more careful. Don't be careless, especially since some parties are trying to separate us. Understand?" Edmund really wanted to cup that smooth cheeks, but he worried about crossing the line. He could only let his hands hang. "Okay, I understand. I won't be reckless again. Thank you for reminding me." Alice smiled slightly. Edmund liked seeing that. "Good. Now take a quick shower. You should rest too. Our flight is early tomorrow." Alice nodded. With a warm feeling, she walked in. Meanwhile, Edmund smiled faintly. His heart was relieved to see her progress. "Good. Keep opening yourself to me, Alice. That way, we can get back to being as intimate as before." *** After bathing, Alice stared wide-eyed at Sky. The little girl had turned 90 degrees. She was now lying crosswise in the middle of the bed. Her arms and legs were still spread out as if not allowing anyone to lie beside he
Sky had been on a plane several times, but she was still enthusiastic. Since the plane took off, she didn't look away from the window."Mama, look! There are several new buildings over there." "Mama, look! The sunlight is so beautiful." "Mama, look! That cloud looks like a duck." While Sky kept to comment on everything she saw, Edmund watched in silence. He couldn't reply because Alice was sitting between them. According to the plan, he had to avoid contact with his wife until he found a way to restore his pride. Alice noticed his silence. She glanced occasionally, checking. Edmund was keeping himself busy with the tables on his tablet. His expression was still gloomy. An hour passed, Sky finally got bored. She started drawing in her new book. At that moment, Alice whispered for a piece of paper and borrowed a pencil. "Are you okay?" Alice wrote it down on paper. Then, without making a sound, she put the message on the tablet. Edmund flinched when he saw Alice's hand in front
Alice grimaced. She felt like she just became an impolite daughter-in-law. "Sorry, we didn't mean to make fun of your mother." "It's okay. You're not wrong. She does look like a chef or florist. She also likes to eat and gets angry." Edmund shrugged in a leisure way."Is my grandmother fierce?" Sky whispered, quieter. Edmund fell silent again. "Yes, very fierce. She doesn't hesitate to be rude to people she doesn't like. Therefore, if you meet her, you have to be careful, especially if I'm not with you." Sky's brows furrowed in horror. "She could just spank my butt and pinch my ear?" Edmund nodded. "Therefore, you should be polite to her. On your first meeting, be sweet and compliment her. My mother likes compliments." "But, Uncle Ed, she's my grandmother and I'm her granddaughter. Shouldn't she like me? Why do you ask me that?" Edmund blinked once. When his senses returned, he quickly faked a smile. "That's just a preca
Fifteen minutes later, Alice turned around, lying straight facing the ceiling above her, whispering, "Ed, how about we switch positions? I think I'm more comfortable on the right. I can sleep faster if I see Sky." "That's a good idea. I feel more comfortable near the wall," Edmund answered casually. But when he realized Alice's call just now, he spun around. "What did you just say?" Alice blinked and became wide eyed too. Her head lifted from the pillow. "I suggested you to switch positions." "That's not it. Your call just now .... What did you call me?" "Oh," Alice's lips trembled faintly, "Ed. Does it sound strange?" Edmund let out a chuckle. Compassion flooded his heart. "You know what? That's how you used to call me. Thank you, Alice. I'm so happy you call me Ed again." Alice blinked at his excitement. She couldn't deny that her chest felt warm. "I'm glad you're happy. I was worried that it sounded awkward."
"Alice? Is that really you?" A man walked slowly. His gaze was locked on her face. "Y-yes. It's me," Alice answered stiffly. Suddenly, the man pinched her cheeks with both hands. He examined Alice's face from various angles, looking for something there. "You're not another woman in disguise, right? Your face isn't the result of plastic surgery?" After taking a deep breath, Edmund waved his hand. "Scott, enough. You're making my wife uncomfortable. Back off." Instead of walking away, Scott hugged Alice, jumping up and down. His laughter overflowed with tears. "Alice, you're finally back. Oh, thank God. This is the greatest miracle of my life!" While Alice grimaced to fake a smile, Edmund struggled to pull Scott back. However, Scott still felt at home hugging Alice. He even made her sway like a penguin with him. "Uncle Ed, who is he? Is he the driver who picked us up?" Hearing that sweet voice, Scott finally let go of the