"Well, it's no biggie. But...colonel, are you also ill?" Mark hesitated for a moment and finally spoke his mind. What he had witnessed was too shocking to believe. Was the woman with sly yet coy smile on her face who was passionately kissing Edward really his Colonel Daisy, the one who was known for her indifference and coldness in the military? Were it not for the fact that Mark saw it with his own eyes, he would never believe it. In fact, he was still doubting it.
Why? What do you mean?" Daisy took the laptop and put it on the nearby table. Upon hearing Mark's question, she turned around and asked with a confused look. She didn't know what Mark meant or why he would suddenly think that she was ill.
Because you're acting strange. I mean, it's not like you or what you would do. I've been your aide for many years and I've never seen you like this. So I think maybe you're also severely ill, the kind that will affect one's behavior, which may probably explain why you're not yourself and acting weird." Mark said discreetly as he stole a nervous glance at Daisy. Although he was speaking the truth, he was afraid that Daisy would get upset and kick him. He couldn't fight back and attack his superior, so he'd better prepare himself for some proper self-defense.
Haha!" Edward couldn't help but burst into laughter, but it was soon interrupted by violent coughs. Edward was amused by Mark and his whimsical words. However, he laughed too loud that it tore the wound. He felt a sharp pain coming from his chest area all of a sudden and cold sweat began to form on his forehead as he coughed and panted heavily.
Are you okay? How do you feel? Is it hurt?" As much as Daisy was annoyed that Edward was secretly gloating at her, she got nervous when she heard him coughing and saw him in pain. Instead of getting angry with him, she immediately leaned forward to check if he was okay.
I'm fine. You guys can carry on." Edward said with a smile as he pursed his lips to replay the soft and intoxicate taste of her lips on his own just a few minutes ago. However, in Daisy's eyes, it felt like that he was flirting with her outright with such a move. She once again regretted her reckless move of kissing him. The more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt.
You're gloating." Daisy glared at Edward as she spoke. Although Edward was pale and weary, lying in bed and not able to do anything, he could still enjoy seeing Daisy make a fool of herself. He was obviously amused by what he had seen, which irritated Daisy.
No, you're wrong, " Edward said in a low and soft voice, which sounded almost like a whisper to Daisy. He felt his eyelids becoming so heavy and his mind melting away that he couldn't stay awake any longer. The smile on his face also became a bit stiff. He wondered what had happened to him. He had always been a strong and vigorous man, but why would he get so tired after only a couple minutes of talking?
Are you tired? Just close you eyes and have some rest." Daisy could notice even the slightest change on his look. When she noticed his eyes losing focus and his voice getting soft, she knew he must be too tired to stay awake. After all, he took a bullet for her and lost a lot of blood, and Tom performed an hours-long surgery to bring him back from the land of the dead. He was just starting to recover. It was quite normal that he wasn't strong enough and he needed more rest to restore his energy. Daisy knew that well and she couldn't let him wear himself out at this critical moment, so she insisted he should rest.
I'm fine, don't worry about me. Mark, tell me what happened to your colonel's face." It turned out that Edward hadn't forgotten about the matter, and he wouldn't go back to sleep again until he had the answer he wanted. Even though he was too exhausted and was about to fall asleep on any second, he tried hard to stay awake. Since Daisy wouldn't tell him what happened, Edward turned to Mark and hoped he had the answer he wanted.
I'm not sure about that. Nothing happened before noon. But her face has become swollen and red like that when I returned from the army base to fetch some documents for her. She said that she bumped into some bandits and that was the end of the story." As long as it wasn't relating to confidential knowledge in the army, Mark would answer whatever Edward asked him, especially when it came to Daisy. Daisy was so frustrated and even wondered for more than once that who Mark really worked for. Was Mark her aide or Edward's? Shouldn't he be taking her side and helping her? Daisy felt like that she couldn't hide anything from Edward since Mark would always gave her away.
Bandits in Jerry's hospital? How is that even possible?" Edward turned his eyes to Daisy with great interest as he muttered. It was obvious that he didn't buy her story at all. But to his surprise, he had never thought of that Daisy would just blurt out something ridiculous to lie to someone as simple and honest as Mark, who seemed to be convinced by Daisy's story. That was quite impressive.
Why are you looking at me like that?" Daisy looked away nervously to avoid eye contact with him. She acted as calmly as she could pretend, however, deep down, she was cursing Mark silently for a million time. If only they were in the army base right now! She would definitely punish him and make him do all the training programs to make him remember whose side he was on. Daisy thought that might be the only way Mark could learn his lesson, keep his mouth shut, and side with Daisy next time.
Don't you think you owe me an explanation? Or do you think I'll actually believe that you ran into some bandits in a hospital which is well-equipped with security guards? Mark may buy your story, but I'm not him. Do you think you can fool me with that lame explanation?" Edward had no intention of dropping the topic. He had to figure out who would be so bold and ignorant and desperately court his own death by attacking his beloved wife. Once he found out who the culprit was, Edward wouldn't mind finishing the person off himself.