(Leigh’s POV) As if it was a big deal, I smiled and said proudly, “You must have missed it when he corrected you, Wendell. I go by Mrs. Kayleigh David Hearst now.” “So, Mrs. Hearst, can you start the cake tasting now because I really want to go home now,” Alex kissed me on the cheeks and placed his hands on my shoulders, pushing me gently to the other table. “Boss,” George called, causing us to turn to her. “Does that mean I’ll go shopping for-” Alex groaned. “Yeah, I remember.” He shakes his head. “I won’t miss the joy of shopping with my wife, George. Go home and enjoy with your friends.” “Thanks, Boss! You’re the best. Bye, Kayleigh!” she waved at Wendell before going to the staff, taking the paper bags of cupcakes.

(Alexander’s POV) The shopping for kitchen and dining wares was faster than I thought. What held us up was the issue of paying, but in the end, I won when I told her I would let her pay for everything her new baby needed. She stopped at the entrance of the pet shop, breathing out before pushing the door. Leigh is like a child going inside a toy store. She was so excited, but when she saw the price of the pets, she stepped back, bumping into me. I had to hold her shoulders to steady her. “What’s wrong?” “Why are these pets expensive, Alex? Do they have gold chips inside their body?” she asked, causing me to chuckle. “They’re not expensive, Leigh. These dogs are either designer breed or purebred,” I explained, walking closer to the Labrador retriever puppy. I pet its head while

(Leigh’s POV) Dr. Bernard was introducing the doctors to him when my eyes caught George coming in quietly in the room, whispering something to Alex. My attention shifted to them as he took Callie from the open cage and gave her to George, but the puppy started barking and whining as if calling for me. “Stop there, George!” I snarled at her, and she stopped moving, just blinking at Alex, waiting for what he would say to her. “Mr. Alexander Hearst, if you take Callie away from me, better call Chase now, and let’s just divorce!” My nostrils were flaring in anger as I glared at him. “Boss,” George uttered, choking as she spoke and slowly putting Callie down on the floor, but as soon as the puppy felt the ground, she came running in my direction. “Woah!” Dr. Bernard laughed, catching the puppy be

(Alexander’s POV) It was the ringing of my cellphone that woke me up.  My hands groped the bed, thinking where I possibly placed it, and when I found it, still with my eyes closed, I swiped its screen to answer the caller. “You’re up, Boss?” It was George’s chirpy voice that woke me up. Up? I groaned, thinking what time it was already. “George, is there an emergency? Why are you calling early this morning?” She giggled. “What have you been doing last night?” teased Georgia, then she continued, “We had a minor problem on the farm. I already told Kayleigh to remind you to read your email, but she might forget it because she’s a bit busy with Callie.” I heave a sigh, thinking who Callie is? Her name sounds familiar, but I still asked he

(Leigh’s POV)It was Callie’s playful bark that woke me up. When I opened my eyes, I realized I had fallen asleep on the couch, and Callie was happily chewing the ears of my bunny slipper.“Callie!” I cried, and my lips quivered as I took my slipper away from her mouth. She barked at me, perhaps asking me why I took her toy. “This is not your toy, baby. It’s mommy’s slippers.” I sniffled as I looked at the still wet and chewed part of the bunny ears.My puppy went to the kitchen, and I heard her drinking water from her bowl, and then she went back, trying to reach for the slippers that I placed on the center table.My eyes wandered my small apartment, wondering what time Alex had gone home. Sighing, I reached for my phone and got my answer. He didn’t come home last night. Perhaps, I was too tired yesterday that I didn’t hear his calls. There were ten missed calls and one text message.Alex: Leigh, don’t wait for me. There was an emergency on the farm, so I had to fly to Hawaii after m