In fact, what Edward said was very suspicious, and Irene could see through all the loopholes.
In the first place, Edward would not neglect his family simply because of work. Secondly, he was under the supervision of both Eric and his father in the company. Last of all, ever since she found out she was pregnant, his mother and grandmother would not allow him to come home late, and they also forbade him from attending social activities.
Irene figured that since Edward didn't want to tell her the truth, he must have his own reasons. He wasn't the sort to act without rationality, after all. Perhaps hearing the truth would hurt her instead, hence the reason he hid it from her.
On that note, Irene didn't dwell on the heart-wrenching matter any longer.
"Mmhm, Edward, you must be exhausted after a long day of work. Quickly wash up and join me in bed!" said Irene thoughtfully.
"Irene, you're so sweet!"
Edward didn't think that Irene would accept his explanation just like that. He could really feel Irene's loving kindness and her trust in him.
He kissed Irene's forehead as he spoke, love and affection gleaming in his eyes.
"Edward, what are you talking about? Go and wash up," said Irene. She could feel the warmth in her heart blossom as she listened to his words. She could finally see the fruits of her persistence, since Edward finally noticed it after many years.
"Okay, Irene, I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you say. If you tell me to go east, I'll be sure not to go west..." Edward teased Irene. He looked at the easily flustered Irene, her reactions tempting him to go further.
Edward wanted to tease her and see her happy expression, though it was actually because he found it amusing.
"Pfft... Now go take your bath," said Irene with a giggle. She reached out and threw a pillow at him.
The current Edward was no longer the untouchable Prince Charming that he was back in their schooling days. Back then, she felt that he was a very likeable person to all, but none dared to approach him. All the girls at school would tell themselves to be satisfied just by admiring him from a distance.
How could Edward have such a playful side to him? If Irene told Millicent about this later, they were sure to have a good laugh. After all, Edward was the hot guy that everyone liked but didn't dare to approach.
"Irene, what do you think of my skills?" asked Edward with a devilish smile after he caught the pillow with ease.
Irene wasn't sure how to react to that, so she rolled her eyes and let him be. She could only wonder to herself how he grew to be so narcissistic. The pillow was so big, and it wasn't like she threw it from super far away. Even a little child would be able to catch it, let alone herself.
"Silly Edward. Hmph, I'm gonna sleep," said Irene as she feigned sleepiness. She yawned and was about to go to sleep.
Edward turned around and walked into the bathroom. He took a quick shower and also went to bed. Contentedly, his hand stroked Irene's round belly gently, for their child would be born in just a few more months.
"That was quick," Irene said in surprise. It didn't take more than five minutes for Edward to come out of the shower.
"Oho, are you worried that I didn't shower properly? Wanna see? I can guarantee my cleanliness," Edward said playfully as he placed a gentle and sweet kiss on her lips.
Irene was caught off guard by his sudden kiss, but she slowly melted into it, unable to pull herself away.
Feeling the way Irene responded, Edward was delighted and deepened the kiss. But he didn't expect her kissing skills to be so poor even after all the kisses they had shared. It seemed like he needed to give her a few more extra lessons.
Irene was about to suffocate when Edward finally let go of her, and she gasped for her breath.
"Irene, you taste so sweet. I can't get over it," Edward said with satisfaction.
"Hey now, Edward, can't you be more serious? What are you even thinking about all day?" asked Irene. She was actually very happy when she heard what he said, but she was too shy to admit it.
"My dearest Irene, I will only show this side of myself in front of you. This entire day, I've been thinking about the happy times we've shared together," said Edward seriously as he looked at Irene with doting eyes.
"Oh my, I didn't expect that our school's usually cold and aloof Prince Charming could actually say such a thing..." said Irene, touched by his direct confession.
After all, the person she had loved for so many years was now confessing to her. Although Edward had expressed his love to her more than once, it still made her heart skip a beat.
She really loved Edward, so even if she had heard his confession of love multiple times, it was inevitable that she would still react to it. Maybe it was because she was so in love with him that she would have such an unusual feeling!
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