When they were busy, people often felt that time flew quickly. And it was true for Edward who was recovering from his injury. So when the phone beside his bed rang, he immediately picked it up and answered without even bothering to check who was calling.
Hello, who's calling?" This was Edward's unique way of answering the phone. He was not like Daisy who always answered the phone with politeness, nor like any other gentlemen who gracefully introduced themselves as soon as they picked up the phone. His style was influenced by arrogance and flamboyance, yet not going too far to make people feel uncomfortable. Although he was answering the phone, his attention was still focused on the report in his hands. Daisy frowned when she heard Edward's voice. This was not what she had expected to hear from Edward. Wasn't her number saved in Edward's phone? Why else would he ask who was calling? This was not like Edward's usual style. The only possibility was that he was in the middle of doing something, and he answered the phone without even noticing who was calling on the phone's screen. He was a patient, what would he be so engrossed in? Daisy's mind was filled with numerous questions.
What are you doing?" Daisy placed the file on the table and laid back in the chair, waiting to hear his reply.
Work." The reply was simple and to the point. He hadn't shifted his attention from the document to the call.
Work? What work?" Daisy narrowed her clear and aggressive eyes and wondered, Edward could hardly walk and he dared to tell her that he was working, was he playing with his life?
Oh! Honey, it's you! No, I didn't mean work. I was just talking with Luke." Edward was shocked by Daisy's anxious voice and came back to the call. He immediately made up for his slip of the tongue.
Edward, do you think that I could be fooled around so easily? Daisy played with the golden pen in her hand and expressed her firm attitude that she didn't believe what he had said. If he was just talking to Luke, how come he hadn't noticed that the call was coming from her?
No, even if I want to cheat someone, I don't have the nerve to cheat the Colonel Ouyang. Aren't you busy with your work?" Edward knew Daisy cared a great deal for him, so he purposely shifted the topic and tried to divert her attention.
There's no need for you to concern yourself with my work. What I care about is what you're doing right now." How was it possible that she wasn't busy with her work? If she wasn't busy, she wouldn't delay the call to Edward until afternoon. In fact, she had been thinking all morning about one thing only; she felt it necessary to say thanks to him. But as she remembered what he had said to her earlier, she realized that a simple thanks would not be enough to show her gratitude towards him. Moreover, Edward might get angry at such formal etiquette. It was too complicated, and in the end, Daisy didn't blurt out anything.
I... I'm not doing anything. Don't you believe me?" Edward smiled helplessly. He did not intend to deceive her. He just didn't want her to be worried about him.
Yes, I don't believe you because you have no credibility. I remember telling you that I don't want to be the last one to know anything about you. Apparently, you haven't kept that in mind. I wonder how you would explain this to me."
Although she knew that what he had done was for her benefit only, she unwittingly took offense because he had purposely held it from her. She had promised to share her feelings with him whenever she had doubts or misunderstandings. So she always kept this promise and stopped keeping her feelings buried in her heart.
You...You already knew.' Edward bit his lip and asked hesitantly. He knew she would blame him, but he didn't expect it would come so soon. He had thought that Daisy might question him when she got off work.
Yes, why didn't you tell me in advance? This time I want to know what's your reason for hiding it from me." Daisy took a sip of tea and licked her dry lips with the tip of her tongue. Such a sexy gesture would look really charming to any man.
There is only one reason, that is I want to be the one behind you who protects you from any suffering. No matter what happens, I hope you will never be the one who's hurt. This is my promise to you."
Edward's eyes looked deep and enigmatic. He felt that she still had many doubts about him. But he couldn't blame her. He had a bad track record in the past. And that made it difficult for Daisy to trust him again.
This reason is indeed convincing, and it moves me. But that doesn't mean I won't mind the fact that you have hidden the truth from me. So I hope you can give me a more valid reason."
Daisy's eyes got a little red. After hearing Edward's words, she thought she would be cheating herself if she didn't say anything. But she didn't want him to know how she really felt about this situation. Otherwise, he would certainly become more unscrupulous in the future. He would try to manage everything by himself and hide everything from her while claiming it was for her own benefit.
Daisy's eyes got a little red. After hearing Edward's words, she thought she would be cheating herself if she didn't say anything. But she didn't want him to know how she really felt about this situation. Otherwise, he would certainly become more unscrupulous in the future. He would try to manage everything by himself and hide everything from her while claiming it was for her own benefit. This was unacceptable for her. Because if it really went like that, she would feel that she wasn't equal to Edward and they didn't stand on the same level as he'd be the only one facing all the problems. She would indulge herself in enjoying all his achievements. This was the most humiliating thing for a soldier. She was not inclined to becoming a worthless person. Moreover, she didn't want to be the woman who hid behind his back and squandered all the things he achieved with his selfless efforts for her.
Honey, you know how it is, right? The most convincing reason you'd like to hear is that I love you. You know that I'm too shy to say it, but you push me to say it. You are awful!" Edward said with a bashful grin and acted sultry as if Daisy was actually standing in front of him.
Hearing Edward's words, Daisy slipped and almost fell down from the chair. He said he was shy, huh, if that was true, then there were no shameless people in the world. He tried to tell such a brazen lie to her; it was insane. Daisy felt that she had underestimated the extent of his shamelessness. where did he get to learn these sissy words? His tone was so effeminate!