After Edwin finished his work and took a shower, Cecily was still lost in thought. Suddenly, she felt her body being lifted, and she jumped in surprise, quickly wrapping her arms around Edwin's neck."Edwin."Edwin gently placed her on the bed and began to undress her. Cecily gripped his hand nervously.As things progressed, Edwin paused and looked at her. Cecily's cheeks turned slightly red. "Dr. Baker said my body isn't fully recovered yet. It'll take some time."If they wanted a healthy baby.Edwin furrowed his brow but continued his actions. "It won't happen on the first try..."Although they had been married for more than a year, hearing him say that still made Cecily feel a bit embarrassed. She nodded and let him continue. However, Edwin was still avoiding kissing her lips. Cecily stubbornly cupped his cheek and pressed her lips against his, and Edwin didn't resist.Afterward, feeling a bit tired, Cecily lay gently against Edwin's chest. "Edwin."Edwin responded with a low "Mm."
"Archie, I don't know what you like to eat, so I've prepared the dishes according to Edwin's taste," Cecily said.Cecily believed that if Edwin liked certain foods, Archie probably did too. If it weren't for Pamela being the one Edwin liked, and later even marrying her, she would have suspected they were a couple.Archie didn't know what was going on in her mind, so he just smiled and said, "That's great."After they finished eating, Archie mentioned that Cecily should get more rest, so he went upstairs to sleep.Edwin and Archie were in the yard. Edwin suddenly asked, "How's her health?""Are you talking about Cecily or Pamela?" Archie responded.Seeing Edwin's stern expression, Archie continued, "Cecily has stopped taking that medicine. With another month or two of recovery, she should be fine. But even if she gets pregnant, I can't guarantee the safety and health of both mother and child. She was given the strongest medication back then.""I don't need safety and health; I just wan
Late at night, Cecily's fever worsened. Luckily, Archie hadn't left yet. When Cecily's fever subsided a bit, Archie gave her some medicine and told Edwin to keep an eye on her. Edwin took his responsibility seriously.Perhaps due to dreaming or the confusion caused by her illness, Cecily held Edwin's hand tightly and even began to speak incoherently. At first, Edwin couldn't make out what she was saying, but as she grew louder, her words became clearer."Edwin, if I ever stop loving you, I won't like you anymore."Edwin was taken aback. He had never wanted Cecily's love, nor did he want her to like him. Besides, once he completed his plans, that day would come sooner or later.Early in the morning, Cecily woke up to an empty room. Because of her fever, her throat was sore. She decided to get out of bed to pour herself some water.However, thinking that she might encounter Archie, she changed into fresh clothes first.In the living room, Archie was playing games on a tablet, occasional
When Edwin came downstairs and saw that Cecily hadn't sat on the carpet, he was momentarily surprised.Cecily glanced at him. She had come to a realization. She loved Edwin, and she was willing to let him go. Even if she couldn't bring herself to bless him with another woman, at least she could spare him from any discomfort.The day she lost him had not yet arrived, so she decided to cherish every day they had together. She considered it time well earned. Cecily had no intention of loving another man so fervently in her remaining years. Some things were meant to be experienced once, and once experienced, they brought no regrets.Suddenly, she sat up, feeling uncomfortable. She looked at Edwin and smiled. "Edwin, could you please lift me up?"Edwin pondered for a moment before he did as she asked. "Do you want to take a bath?"Cecily nodded and allowed Edwin to help her. She wondered if she was making things difficult for him, but she was truly exhausted. She didn't want to move, and a
The two of them drove to the seaside, where the night was lively with the scent of barbecues wafting through the air, along with the aroma of smoked food, snacks, and even fireworks being sold.Cecily linked her arm with Edwin's and said, "Wait for me," before running off. Edwin watched her and realized she had gone to buy some barbecue. He sighed, feeling somewhat exasperated, but he didn't move and stayed where he was.Cecily glanced at him and thought that he had been quite cooperative with her today, considering how Edwin had accommodated her in various ways. She found it both satisfying and unbelievable."Hey handsome, all alone? Want some company?" A beautiful woman in a beach dress approached Edwin and inquired.Edwin furrowed his brow and replied coldly, "Go away."The woman's expression stiffened for a moment, and she retorted, "Fine, don't play then. What's the use of being good-looking if you're nuts?" She then walked away.Cecily jogged back with several skewers of barbecu
Jenny watched Cecily's pale face and opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.Jenny had a classmate who was a doctor at the largest prestigious hospital in City A. He mentioned that a very important person had been hospitalized a few days ago, and the situation was not optimistic. Jenny had inquired further and was surprised to find that the person in question was Pamela, who had returned after disappearing for over a year. It seemed she had reconciled with her cousin Edwin, as Edwin had instructed that Pamela's medical records should be kept sealed. Jenny couldn't find out what illness Pamela had, but just finding this information was a challenge. She didn't know how to share this with Cecily.During dinner, Cecily seemed distracted. Jenny gave Sadie a meaningful look. "Cecily, is there anything fun to do around here? Jenny and I plan to stay for several days, so could you show us around?"Cecily nodded and tried not to dwell on her unhappine
It wasn't until the footsteps were completely gone that Cecily breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but wonder who those people were. She had clearly seen the gun in that man's hand. It had been a terrifying experience.She reached out and pushed the man away, then quickly rearranged her own clothes. When she turned back to him, she was shocked to find that the man who had just forcefully kissed her had slumped down the wall and remained motionless.Cecily kicked his leg lightly, "Hey, what's wrong with you?"The man weakly closed his eyes and didn't respond. Cecily then noticed that his black shirt had a wet patch on it, but it wasn't from water. She glanced down at her own white blouse, which had a large red stain. Had he been injured by those men just now?However, she couldn't dwell on this thought for long. Calling the police seemed like the right thing to do, but what if those men returned before the police arrived?With her chin resting on her hand, Cecily paced back an
The man glanced at her and weakly nodded.Although Cecily didn't particularly like this man, she felt relieved when he nodded. "Alright, you wait here. I'll get Jenny to check on you. By the way, do you want something to eat? Well, you probably can't eat much, so I'll prepare something simple?" Cecily nodded to herself and then left.The man watched her talking to herself, feeling curious about this woman.On the second day, all three women were startled as they watched the man dressing himself, grooming, and looking almost completely normal, despite his slightly pale complexion. He had recovered so quickly! No one asked; the world was full of mysteries.By the third day, there were issues with Gavin on Sadie's side, and Jenny had to return to deal with a patient at the hospital. "Cecily, I'm really sorry. Next time, I'll make sure everything is settled before coming to visit you," Jenny said. "By the way, I've examined him, and there's nothing major. He just needs some rest. But he d