They say women are the most paradoxical creature in the world. She did not think so before, but now
she experiences it first-hand; she has never imagined herself becoming like this one day.
But Lily still finds it unbelievable at the thought of Rex’s promise to take her to see her child. Even
though she knows clearly that this man keeps his words, such a sudden big change from him is still
shocking.
She wishes to get well soon. It would be better if she can be discharged tomorrow so that she could
see Adair tomorrow night. The thought of her child immediately softens her heart.
As her mind wanders, a person walks up by the bed. Without looking up, she feels a sense of familiar
pressure. Surprisingly to her, it is Rex.
He has gone and returned. Although he is not looking too good, he is holding two bowls of porridge.
The man sees the doubt in her. He is embarrassed for having to lower his pride and handing it to her.
He says unkindly, “Your porridge.”
Lily blinks and looks at the porridge and him, “Did you go get the porridge just now?”
“I was going to go, but the delivery guy called.” Stubbornly, he refuses to admit. He still has to save
some face at this age, hence he embarrassingly returned after the bold departure.
Lily sees his mildly flushed ears and knows that he said it so purposely. She goes with it, acts like him,
and says profoundly, “Oh, that’s really fortunate.”
The irony in her words is too strong that Rex can’t neglect it.
His face toughens and a harsh glare is upon her, “Don’t you know how to shut your mouth?”
Knowing nothing good will follow if she talks back, Lily ignores him and focuses on the porridge. She
had no appetite at first, but the vegetable porridge in her palm now makes her hungry suddenly.
She lifts the heat-retaining cover and smells a flavorful scent. She starts salivating, but before she digs
in, he hands in another bowl, “Which one do you prefer?”
One is lotus seed porridge, the other is vegetable porridge. For both flavor and presentation, Lily
prefers vegetable porridge, “I’ll have this one.”
Unexpectedly, Rex puts the porridge aside, “Eat them both. It’s not too much.”
She is sending a spoonful of porridge to her mouth when he says so. She cannot decide whether to
talk or to swallow. She chokes on the food and bursts into coughing.
Rex frowns and stands up. He pats on her back with his big hand, “Take it easy. The porridge will be
there.”
Lily almost coughs to tears. Her face flushed. It has taken a while for her to recover. She looks at him
with an extra reproach, which also comes with a bit of woman’s charming grumble.
It is unnoticed even by her, which is a completely subconscious response.
Rex is taken aback by her gaze. He’s going to tell her not to talk during a meal. Now that the mood is
gone, he leans over to fleetly kiss her lips, “It’s okay; all is good now.”
Lily just feels sudden warmth on her lips. Immediately, Rex has left, and she has not realized before
everything is over.
Lily touches her lip and feels a bit numb. As the aftertaste hits, her already flushed face is even more
blushed, “What, what did you do!”
Not to mention whether she was willing or not, there are couple of people beside. How could he be so
thick-skinned, as if there was no one?
‘It’s okay; all is good now?!’ What? Was he comforting her with a kiss?
She does not need that, okay?
Lily does not know she looks like a little enraged hedgehog. And resistance and defense prevailed,
making her look extra stubborn yet adorable.
She is already a mother, but still radiates of teenage girl vibe.
Rex sighs for himself inside. He is really consumed by her.
“Better finish the porridge when it’s hot. We will transfer to the inpatient department later.” Like a
parent, he calmly instructs her.
Lily is a bit embarrassed when looking at two bowls of porridge, “I can’t finish them…”
Rex glances at the porridge. It is quite a portion that she cannot stomach. He says, “Have as much as
you can.”
“Okay.”
After all, Lily cannot finish, and she stops after one spoon of the other bowl of porridge. Rex does not
blame her. After he takes over and gulps it down, he goes outside to handle the procedure.
After 20 minutes, Lily is transferred to a single-unit ward in the inpatient department.
It is very difficult to stay in a single-unit ward in a public hospital. Let alone being poor, even with
money, you have to queue up. Only a senior official could afford it.
It goes without saying that he must have bargained with his connections. But it is only for one night, is it
necessary to make such ado?
Although Lily thinks so, she is touched.
Watching the back of Rex, she cannot help but begin to sway. She has seen the good side of him, as
well as the bad side of him, but which one is his true self? It was him who pushed her to the limits, but it
was also him who rescued and took care of her.
Or, was he also as the same as herself, being self-conflicting and not knowing what to do?
To Lily’s impression, this man has never been hesitant, so this possibility is thin, she thinks.
But she may have forgotten that the strongest man is nothing but a normal man in the face of his
beloved woman. He would be jealous, anxious, calculating, and disorientated.
Since he withdrew from the issue with the child, their relationship has eased back. They’re not very
closed, but at least not dissentious.
Soon, it is night. Lily takes a look at the time – almost half past night. She clears her throat, “It’s late.
You should go back.”
Rex raises his eyebrows, unconcerned, “I’m staying with you today.”
“Ah?” Lily does not expect his plan, “What about the child?”
Rex sees her concerning looks, not knowing whether to be happy or sad for the moment. Some says
wives will be jealous of the children. Differently, she is all concerned about the child.
She could neglect herself. But he could not.
Rex exhales helplessly, “Now that the mother of my child is hospitalized, shouldn’t I stay with the
mother first?”
Lily raises her head upon hearing his words, “Such nonsense. Adair is still little. He gets scared without
company at night. You’d better go back.”
“Don’t worry there’s Fanny by his side.” Rex thinks boy should be brought up more toughly. He should
not always worry for him; as long as he is safe and healthy, it’s okay. It is unnecessary to be over-
protective so that the child will grow stronger mentally.
“But…”
“I know you wish to give him the best things, time, attention and companion. But did you realize
although Adair seems like a nice, understanding, even quite independent kid, after getting along with
him for a period of time, you will find that he is quite reserved. A great number of things of his age are
not discovered or expressed. He’s not strong enough.” In these past few days, Rex was not only taking
care of the child, he was also observing him meticulously and had talked to some education
experts.
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