Infatuated with my Ex-wife novel Chapter 88

"Of course. Even I am not completely fearless," Edward said, faking the fear in his voice. He was quite amusing.

"Oh, I see. Come on, tell me what animal it is. It'll cheer me up if you do," Irene said. Her curiosity was aroused when Edward said that.

Edward was glad to see that his performance could pique Irene's interest.

Irene's tone was distant whenever she spoke to Edward because of Celine and Eric's evil scheme. He felt quite upset.

"Well... There's this one animal that I am especially afraid of. She's very precious to me, and I'm afraid of making her angry," Edward said with a gentle smile. He was referring to Irene.

"Oh, c'mon! Edward, just say it. Please? It'll make me happy," Irene asked bluntly. She was really curious and wanted to make fun of him.

"Okay. Listen carefully, now. The animal that I'm most afraid of is... you. I don't want to make you angry. Please tell me if I ever upset you accidentally."

Edward proclaimed his love for Irene once more. He looked at her tenderly as he spoke.

"Ahem! It's getting late, Edward. We should wash up and sleep. After all, you still have work tomorrow," Irene said stiffly. She was still stunned by his romantic words.

"Okay. I'll listen to my dearest wife," Edward flattered Irene. He knew she was embarrassed and touched by his words.

He was also aware that he needed to take things slow. As long as he cherished her well, she would come around one day.

Now that both of them had returned to the bedroom, things got a little awkward. Who would wash up first? They weren't as close as they were before, so they couldn't enter the bathroom together.

"Irene, you can go first. I want to see how Charlotte is doing," Edward said in consideration. He knew Irene didn't want to wash up together him, so he came up with an excuse.

"Okay," Irene replied. Edward went to the room next door after he saw Irene enter the bathroom.

"Young Master, she has just fallen asleep," the nanny informed. She was surprised to see Edward at such a late hour, but she remembered to greet him.

"Okay. I just wanted to see her," Edward said. He came close to the sleeping child and smiled. She was sleeping soundly, so he left with peace of mind.

"Ah!" Irene cried out suddenly. She had accidentally dropped her pyjamas on the wet floor after stepping out of the shower.

She picked them up immediately, but most of the fabric had soaked up the water. She couldn't wear them anymore. Just as she tried to figure something out, she heard a knock on the door.

"Irene, are you alright? Should I come in?" Edward asked in concern. He heard her shout the moment he set foot into the bedroom, so he hurried over worriedly.

"No! I'm fine. I-I just dropped my pyjamas on the wet floor. Can you bring me another pair?" Irene asked anxiously. She didn't want him to enter the bathroom.

Back then, she wasn't sure how Edward had entered the bathroom even though she made sure the door was locked. This time, Irene didn't want it to happen again.

"Irene, are you sure you're alright? Don't keep it to yourself," Edward asked once more. He thought she might've slipped and fallen in the bathroom.