Abruptly, the thought of how Summer and I would be spending more time apart in the future popped into my mind. Feeling worse than before, I peaked at Anthony and muttered, “Anthony, let’s have another child. Can we do that?”
He froze for a second before he looked me in the eye and smirked. “Sure! We shall create one tonight.”
Instantly, my face grew hot, and I tried to avoid his eyes in embarrassment. Nudging him, I tried to change the topic. “You should get changed. Otherwise, you will be late.”
“Which boss out there is afraid of turning up late for work?” Hugging me tighter, he planted a kiss on my cheek and mocked.
After squirming in his arms for a while, he finally got changed while I went to wash up. Even after I was done, he was still in the bedroom.
“Your annual break is coming up soon. Shouldn’t you try to finish your work as soon as possible? Didn’t you say that you were going to bring me out? If you keep doing this, when will we be able to have a date?” I whined.
He laughed, “I can go out with you any time.”
Ignoring him, I headed downstairs. Flora had already prepared breakfast, and Summer was already awake because of the body clock she had adopted in R Province.
Noticing that Anthony and I were there, the child turned towards us and exclaimed, “Mommy, my school holidays has started! When will we be going back to R Province? I really miss Michael.”
I was taken aback by her request. In a half-squat position, I replied, “Summer, I don’t think I can bring you back to R Province this time. I already promised Mr. Crest for him to bring you to W City.”
My reply clearly made Summer upset. In a dejected voice, she muttered, “But before we came over, I promised Michael that I would return to visit him.”
Speechless, I turned back to Anthony for help.
He walked to Summer and suggested, “Summer, how about this? Mr. Crest can follow you to R Province for a few days so you can meet with Michael. Afterward, you shall follow Mr. Crest to W City. This way, neither Mommy nor you will have to break your promises.”
The little girl lowered her head as though she was in deep thought. Moments later, she reluctantly agreed, “Alright, sure.”
Staring at us, she then continued, “Wait, why can’t we go there together?”
“Well, I’m busy with work, while Mommy isn’t feeling well enough to travel so far. You are still young. As you grow up, books can’t be your only companion, and you have to travel around the world to broaden your horizons. Similar to what you’ve read, not only do you have to read and educate yourself, but you also have to experience the real world for yourself. This is why we gave Mr. Crest the responsibility of guiding you around,” Anthony explained.
Though Summer could not fully comprehend what he was saying, she thought he sounded logical. Therefore, she nodded and acknowledged.
Gaping at Anthony, I mused at how sly he was.
After coaxing Summer and having breakfast, Anthony lounged on the sofa in the living room, seemingly in no hurry to leave.
Meanwhile, I was preparing to leave the house, and I ordered Flora to look after Summer. Scowling at Anthony, I grilled him, “Aren’t you heading to the office?”
“I was waiting for you!”
“But I’m not going to Featherstone Corporation,” I uttered in surprise.
“I know,” he knowingly replied. Walking towards me, he explained, “But I can drop you off at the hospital before heading to my office since it’s along the way.”
“I can drive myself there. It isn’t that far away anyway!”
“I don’t think it’s safe for you since it’s snowing heavily outside,” he insisted.
Determined to send me there, he left no room for argument.
As such, I followed him out helplessly. Oh well, I’m not up to anything shady either.
After Anthony pulled up to the hospital’s entrance, he retrieved a few boxes of tonic from the car boot.
I raised my brows in astonishment. “When did you prepare them?”
He cheekily revealed, “I requested for Joseph to do this for me last night.”
From his actions, I could tell that he wanted to accompany me to visit Cameron.
I paused for a moment, then trailed behind him. A warm fuzzy sensation bubbled within me. His meticulous gesture touched my heart, but my response did not seem to portray so.
Six hours had passed since Cameron was out of the surgery room, and her anaesthesia had already worn off.
Nonetheless, as a patient who had been under the knife, she still required rest for the next few days.
Zachary, who stayed by her side the whole time, was sleeping in the corner of the room.
On the other hand, Cameron was lying in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling as there was nothing for her to do.
When she heard footsteps, she turned to see Anthony and me together.
Stunned, she eagerly tapped her bed frame repeatedly to wake Zachary up. With a bright smile, she exclaimed, “Both of you came!”
The commotion woke Zachary up. Sitting up, he stared at us in a daze. Then, he got to his feet and sleepily commented, “It’s freezing outside, and it’s akin to a snowstorm out there. You didn’t have to come.”
Anthony smiled while placing the tonics he prepared on the bedside table. “It’s not that cold while it’s still snowing,” he replied.
Observing how exhausted Zachary seemed, he continued, “Mr. Moore, have you eaten breakfast?”
The older man shook his head in response. “Nope.”
Stretching his back, he grumbled, “Ah, I’m growing old. My back is starting to ache already.”
That made Cameron felt bad. Looking at him with concern, she persuaded, “I’m fine now. Go home and get some rest in the meantime. Anyway, the caregiver will be here soon, and if I have any problems, she will take care of it.”
Unconvinced, Zachary asserted, “That won’t do. I will feel more at ease by your side.”
“You are so old, yet you behave like a child,” Cameron could only helplessly mumble under her breath.
At the same time, I caught sight of Anthony sending a message to Joseph. He must be busy with work.
With that thought, I tugged on his clothes and whispered, “You can get going to your office. I will be alright to stay here alone.”
Immediately, he kept his phone and responded, “There’s nothing urgent for me to handle.”
He then glanced at Zachary and offered, “Mr. Moore, why don’t you head home to rest? Sienna and I will be here, so you don’t have to worry. Besides, there’s no need for so many of us to be here.”
Zachary took a moment to weigh his options. As though wanting to hear my thoughts, his gaze landed on me.
“Go home. Anthony and I will stay here,” I spoke out.
Glancing at Cameron, who seemed to be in a better state and a good mood, he nodded. “Alright. I’ll leave and come back in a bit.”
Cameron quickly gestured for him to leave.
As soon as he was out the door, Anthony pulled me to sit by the bed. “Both of you can chat. I’ll head out to ask for a water refill since it looks like it’s running out soon.”
Without waiting for my response, he left.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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