Thea caught Helenâs attention and said, âLetâs go!â
Helen nodded and looked at Eudora enviously.
Indeed, both of them only had eyes for each other. They did not seem to notice their presence in the room at all.
Eudora checked on Amos and scanned her surroundings. She pondered for a while and silently sucked his fingers.
Amos was stunned and he shouted, âMy hands are dirty!â
âI heard that saliva could act as a disinfectant. Let me disinfect it for youâ¦â
Amos squinted his eyebrows and caressed her pale cheek with his other hand. âEudora, maybeâ¦â
As if she knew what he was going to say, Eudora immediately shook her head and replied, âDonât say it! Sugar Bun can move now. Donât say such things in front of him. Heâll be sad if it hears it!â
She let go of Amosâ hand and lowered her head to caress her tummy.
âSugar Bun, did you hear? Mommy had accidentally bitten Daddyâs fingers just now. Daddy loves us very much, so we should also love Daddy in the future too!â
Amos squeezed her palm gently. She was his treasured woman.
She could always make him compromise willingly in ways unimaginable.
âAre you tired? Get some rest. Iâll ask Cindy to prepare your favorite food. You can eat them once youâre ready!â
Eudoraâs eyes instantly lit up. She asked, âCould I really eat all those delicious food? No more vegetables?â
âYouâre excused from eating them for the time being,â Amos replied.
She was already so brave and selfless. How could he be so cold-hearted and not let her eat what she wanted?
âHubby, I love you the most!â Eudora raised her arms and hugged Amos dotingly.
âI love you too!â Amos replied.
âHow much do you love me?â Eudora asked with a pure, child-like smile. Her eyes shone bright like the stars.
Amos thought about it for a second and answered, âIf there comes a day in my life where I only have a second left to live, my only request is to give it to you.â
Eudora was just trying to cheer Amos up. She didnât expect him to suddenly become so serious.
She immediately shook her head and said, âNo, I want you to live peacefully forever. Is that okay? Will you promise me that?â
She had always been very persistent. Amos had no choice but to nod in reply, âOkay! I promise you, now go to sleep!â
â¦
Meanwhile, Kesha had been staying at home for the past few days after the banquet. She had been spending most of her time with Felicia and Gordon like a filial child.
The next morning, she had an epiphany as soon as she woke up.
âDad, Iâm sorry about what had happened the last time. Didnât you say that we should find an opportunity to ask Eudora to return and reconcile with us? Since we are free today, why donât you give her a call?â Kesha asked.
Gordon thought about it and nodded, âItâs great that you think that way too. This way, all of us could get along well in the future! Iâll call her now.â
He then immediately went to call her.
Cindy picked up the other end of the phone. Amos had already reminded her to not reveal what happened at home. Therefore, she gave an excuse and said that Eudora and the others had gone for a vacation and were not at home for the time being. Hence, they couldnât answer the phone and that they would contact him as soon as they returned.
Gordon didnât suspect anything. He then hung up the phone and talked to Kesha casually.
âYour sister isnât home, letâs plan for another day!â Gordon exclaimed.
Kesha nodded calmly, but she was thrilled with joy in her heart. Eudora was pregnant and Amos had been protecting her diligently. How could he allow her to go on a vacation?
It seemed that something had happened.
Kesha smirked as she went upstairs happily.
Gordon spoke once more as he stood behind Kesha, âKesha, help tidy up Eudoraâs room when youâre free! Sheâll be glad to see that youâve turned over a new leaf when she comes back!â
Felicia immediately agreed, âYour father is right.â
Kesha nodded and smiled. However, she snorted with displeasure and resented in her heart.
Were they really her parents? All they had on mind was this unfair favoritism!
â¦
Amos kept his promise later that evening. Eudoraâs eyes gleamed brightly when she saw Cindy bringing all of her favorite dishes.
She had already grabbed a chicken wing and put it into her mouth even before picking up her cutlery.
âItâs so yummy!â She squinted her eyes and exclaimed in satisfaction.
Juju stood next to Eudora and looked at her with suspicion. âMommy, why are you sick again?â
Eudora was completely speechless.
After all, she didnât want Juju to worry. She changed the subject hastily and praised, âYouâve used the word âagainâ so well! It seems like youâve made a lot of progress in your study recently!â
Juju frowned and replied, âIâm no longer a kid. Is Sugar Bun being mischievous again? Is that why Mommy isnât feeling well? If thatâs the case, then I donât like him anymore!â
Eudora shook her head and explained in a hurry, âOf course not! Sugar Bun is a good boy. Itâs just that Iâm not in my best shape.â
Juju gave a sigh of relief, âMommy, youâre too weak. Iâll take a walk with you when you get better! That way, youâll be in good health in the future.â
âAlright!â Eudora promised with a smile. She picked up another piece of a chicken wing and handed it to Juju. âDo you want to eat it as well?â
âItâs okay, Iâve had enough! Mommy, you should eat more!â
Juju had become a very self-disciplined child under Amosâ parenting. She always knew what she should eat and how much she should eat within every meal.
Therefore, she usually wouldnât eat anything else after she had finished her meal.
Eudora didnât force her again and proceeded to eat on her own. Amos watched from the side and stretched his hand out to occasionally wipe the sauce at the corner of her mouth.
After Eudora was done with her meal, Juju followed Cindy and went home.
Amos stayed back at the hospital to accompany Eudora. Eudora was already used to it as Amos would keep her company whenever she felt ill.
Therefore, she naturally scooched to the side when she saw Amos coming out from the bathroom after washing up.
However, Amos unexpectedly came over and tucked her into bed. âRest well! Iâll sleep on the sofa.â
Eudora frowned and asked, âWhy?â
Amos glanced at her belly, hinting that her belly was already too big. He was worried that he would accidentally squish her belly.
âItâs okay! Just go to sleep, alright?â
Eudora had no choice but to compromise. Soon, she quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Amos got up and was prepared to walk towards the sofa. Eudora, who had already fallen asleep on the bed suddenly muttered. He stopped and listened.
âAmos, Sugar Bun is our child. You mustnât abandon himâ¦â
Amosâ heart ached a little. He turned back and caressed her cheek.
He wondered if she was still blaming him for his decision of not keeping Sugar Bun.
He stood at the bedside and gave a sigh as he said in a steady, low voice.
âIâm sorry, I wonât do it again.â
Eudora seemed to have heard his apology. The corners of her lips were curled up like a crescent moon. Then, she turned over and fell back asleep.
Amos was left alone as he sat by the bed alone and struggled to fall asleep.
âItâs only the beginning and sheâs already in so much pain. Whatâs more to come?â He pondered to himself.
He fell into insomnia after this endless ponder. Eventually, he got up and called the nurse.