Despite Bradleyâs grip on Felix, the young boy managed to free himself and rushed into Estherâs arms.
Without any shyness, he kissed her cheek tenderly, his small hands gently cradling her face while tears welled up in his eyes. In a choked voice, he uttered, âMommy, I thought you didnât want me anymore.â
âThatâs not true.â Esther reached out and tightly embraced Felix, their foreheads touching and their noses brushing against each other. âEven if Mommy doesnât want the whole world, Mommy will always want you.â
âMommyâ¦â Felix called out in a soft voice.
Bradley turned around and entered the study. He threw a white shirt from the wardrobe to Esther before forcefully lifting Felix from Estherâs embrace.
âDaddyâ¦â Felix exclaimed as his body was lifted into the air.
âChange your clothes,â said Bradley.
Only then did Esther realize that her current state was not suitable for such closeness with Felix. She watched Bradley carry Felix away in his arms and felt a slight warmth in her heart.
The long shirt from Bradley looked like a dress when Esther wore it. She meticulously buttoned every button, ensuring they were securely fastened. Then she rolled up the sleeves, revealing her fair arms.
With just these adjustments, she appeared to be drowned in the shirt.
Esther opened the closet and picked out a red tie. She tied it around her waist, accentuating her perfect waistline. After doing all these, she lightly smoothened out the wrinkles on the shirt at the waist, giving off a casual yet elegant air.
When Esther opened the door to the hospital room, and Felix saw the transformed Esther, he could not help but exclaim in admiration, âMommy, you look so beautiful! Like a fairy!â
A hint of astonishment flickered in Bradleyâs indifferent eyes. Esther was not wearing any makeup, yet she had a natural charm. Her long hair cascaded casually, and the simple white shirt had a unique charm being worn on her.
Although she was covered from head to toe, she exuded an alluring purity that she was unaware of.
âSo ugly,â remarked Bradley.
Felix widened his eyes and looked at Bradley, fiercely defending, âDaddy, you have no taste!â
Felix ran up to Esther, grabbing her hand and tilting his little face up to say proudly,â Mommy, youâre the most beautiful fairy. Daddy doesnât know how to appreciate your beauty!â
âFelix,â Bradley coldly admonished.
Fearlessly, Felix made a funny face at Bradley and said in a cute voice, âMommy, letâs go. shopping. I have a lot of gift money, and I want to buy you a lot of beautiful clothes.â
Esther touched Felixâs little face, her voice gentle. âMommy has money.â
âBut Mommyâs money belongs to Mommy.â Felix patted his chest like a little man. âYour son earns money to buy beautiful clothes for Mommy.â
A sudden pang hit Bradleyâs heart. He had been so good to Felix all these years, yet this little rascal never mentioned buying him anything.
âMy son is so adorable!â Esther held Felixâs hand and said softly, âShall we go shopping now?
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Esther was still in Bradleyâs shirt and could not help but feel its suggestive tone. In the depths of her heart, there was a sense of unease.