The Mu's changed plans because Leena suddenly joined them. Daisy had a fever last night, and Edward didn't want to wear her out by doing too much walking. After Leena had picked up a suit for Kevin, instead of continuing their shopping excursion, they found a cafe to rest, which was exactly what Justin wanted.
"How do you feel? Are you tired?" As soon as they sat down, Edward asked worriedly, face full of concern. It looked like he really cared about Daisy.
"I'm okay. I'm not a fragile doll. I am a soldier, okay?" Daisy wouldn't be a fearless colonel in the army if she was easily beaten by a small fever. Everyone in the army was iron-blooded, including Daisy herself.
"What's wrong, sis? Are you sick? Did you get Tom to have a look? Tell you what, Tom is a genius doctor!" Leena noticed Daisy's pale face right after she saw her, but she thought it might be due to the lighting in the mall. It turned out Daisy was not feeling well!
"Yes. I'm fine now, thanks to Tom." When she mentioned Tom's name, Daisy suddenly blushed. Memories of seducing Edward that morning flashed through her mind. She became a little nervous as if everyone knew what she had done.
Edward immediately picked up on what Daisy was thinking about as he saw her rosy cheeks. It was the very first time that Daisy had ever tried to seduce him! Damn Tom, barging in on them! And Daisy wouldn't let him continue even if he had driven Tom away. Edward swore that he would make Tom pay for that.
"Right? Tom is famous for his excellent medical skills. You can trust him! But geniuses are always unpredictable; he chooses his own patients rather than the other way around." Leena complained to Daisy with a frown. Tom wouldn't care if his patient was the mayor as long as he didn't feel like treating anyone. But Leena guessed Tom acted like this because he could! However, Leena was surprised that Tom had never turned down Edward, and he almost showed up instantly after Edward called him. How peculiar!
"Really? I'm flattered." Daisy had only met Tom twice, including last night. So she had no idea how brilliant a doctor Tom was. She used to think he was just one of Edward's friends who happened to be a doctor. But he seemed so gentle and approachable. Was he really unpredictable like Leena said?
"He should be flattered. He got the chance to meet a colonel. Not something that happens every day, " snorted Edward coldly. He hadn't forgiven Tom for interrupting his romantic moment with Daisy, how could he ever admit that Tom was a genius doctor at this point? The only thing he could do was to try not to trash him too much, for he did cure Daisy after all.
"Wow! Edward, are you jealous?" Upon hearing Edward's sour comment, Leena couldn't help snickering. She had never seen Edward green with jealousy like this. She made a point of mentioning it in front of Daisy.
"Jealous? Me? He's not that brilliant, okay? He's just some ordinary doctor!" Although Edward was impressed by Tom's medical skills, he would never admit it in front of Daisy. He wouldn't allow her to think that there were other men who were as brilliant or even more brilliant than him.
Daisy cast a curious look at Edward, wondering since when Edward started to trash talk his friend? Why would a mature man like him act so childish? Daisy was puzzled, having no inkling what Edward was thinking.
"Humph! It's just sour grape! Why did you let him treat sis if you think he's merely average?" Leena seemed to pick on Edward's words today, which confused Edward. 'Did something happen? Leena seems strange.' pondered Edward.
"Because he's the only doctor I know. Who else could I call? You? I'd better stick with Tom. We're talking about saving lives! You may kill somebody if I call you instead." Edward sipped in his coffee while gazing at Leena. The smirk on his face annoyed Leena. 'He must be making fun of me on purpose!' Leena felt like punching Edward all of a sudden.
But instead she banged the table and pouted, "You are bullying me as well! Humph! I'm going home!" Leena stood up abruptly. Not just little Justin, but Edward as well! Edward used to be fond of her! Leena felt so heartbroken and decided to leave first.
Leena, ignore them. They're crazy. Please stay." Daisy rolled her eyes at Edward and hastily grabbed Leena's hand, trying to make her stay for a while longer. 'What's wrong with Edward? Doesn't he adore Leena? Why is he so mean to her today?' Daisy was confused. Surprised, Edward and Justin looked at each other with their eyes wide open. Did Daisy just blame them for bullying Leena? And she said they were crazy? It was just a small joke on Leena! Did she really have to turn against her husband and son?
"Never mind. I'm too generous to hold a grudge against them. I'll see you tonight, sis. I'll need a spa first!" Leena smiled sweetly at Daisy and said goodbye to them. Her words puzzled Daisy. 'Again? What's it so special about tonight? Why everyone keeps telling me that they'll see me tonight?' Daisy thought to herself as she saw Leena leave cheerfully.
Let's go. We should get back as well. There are a lot of preparations to be done before it gets dark." Edward noticed Daisy's perplexed look; but he simply smiled and said nothing. He would save the answer for later.
Preparations? What do you mean? Are you keeping something from me? Why is everybody acting strange and saying they'll see me tonight? What day is it today?" Daisy looked right into Edward's eyes, as if she wanted to find the answer on his handsome face.
"Don't stare at me like that, honey. You have no idea what that means. We couldn't be that bold even if you really want me here. We're not in our bedroom after all." Edward leaned forward to whisper in Daisy's ear, his breath brushing her earlobe. Daisy shuddered all over and blushed. When she realized what Edward had just said, she immediately kicked him on his calf. Damn it! Did he just flirt with her in public? How shameless!
"Ouch! Daisy! Are you trying to kill me?" Daisy caught him off-guard again! How could he forget about this? She had done this to him before! And she kicked him really hard this time. 'It must be bruised now, ' Edward thought gloomily.
Justin glared at his father and said nothing. Although Edward had leaned forward to make sure only Daisy could hear him, sitting right next to them, Justin heard him too. And he felt no sympathy for his father.
"I don't break laws and commit murders. Besides, I have better things to do than kill you." Daisy shrugged with a sneer. However, when she saw the agony on Edward's face, she became worried, 'Does it really hurt that much? I didn't kick him that hard.' Daisy just wanted to give him some punishment for flirting with her in public; she didn't mean to injure him.
Edward froze as he heard Daisy's words. Why did his wife constantly pick on him today? Was she bored of him? That probably explained her strange behavior.
"Woman, are you trashing me?" Edward narrowed his eyes, which was a sign of danger; his eyes glowed with a spark of rage. Maybe he was too good to Daisy lately, and she seemed to forget who she was!
"I'm not trashing you. I'm just ignoring you. Come on, aren't we leaving? Or do you want me to kick you again?" Ignoring Edward's warning, Daisy retorted with a smirk and walked away without any hesitation. She would have been intimidated by his devilish look; however, he didn't scare her anymore! She knew he wouldn't do anything to her no matter how angry he got. And the reason was simple: Because he loved her.
"Haha!" Justin snickered while casting a sensitive look at his father. 'Don't blame me, daddy. If I side with you, mommy will definitely punish me and have me do 100 push-ups! Sorry!' Justin stuck his tongue out and hurried to follow Daisy.
Edward finally understood that he had been abandoned by both his wife and his son. Seeing them walk towards the front gate without even looking back at him, Edward felt distressed. Were they so sure that he would follow without any complaint? And yes, of course he would. But that was not the point! Eventually, Edward smiled while shaking his head, and quickly strode forward to keep up with them. He had no choice but to give in, because he loved them too much.