Hu took Dan out, holding an umbrella for her. Behind the building was a greenhouse near the garden. Too big and full of plants.
She halted before the door and just peered at it. Hu extended his arm, "come, darling."
Dan grabbed his hand, and they walked inside. She pouted, the air was warm and heavy, and it made her recall the days she used to plant herbs with her father. The air was perfumed with pleasant scents.
Hu took her to the last aisle where a huge table was, placing down the umbrella.
"Let me bring flowers, we will put them inside the vase."
He wanted to change her mood before Dr. Dongmei and Bella's parents arrive and exchange some words with her regarding the truth. It was tough, truly tough but he couldn't lose her like this, only for hiding the fact from her.
