"Hey, I didn't mean it like that." Kevin laughed gently. Although Leena wasn't here, you could still see his love for his wife in his eyes.
"I don't like being mocked," said Leena. People in love were always sensitive. Leena was not an exception. A careless word in the wrong ear, and Leena would get insecure. No matter how much she tried to improve, there would always be something wrong. So, like everyone else, she would get anxious and wonder if he still loved her. But it was all on her mind. She wasn't used to dealing with a relationship.
"I know, I'm sorry. I'll be back soon, at any rate. Go eat!" Kevin checked his watch and found that it was nearly meal time. He wanted to make sure she had something to eat. It wasn't healthy to skip meals.
"I will. Drive safely." After their exchange, Leena hung up the phone. She felt warm from the bottom of her heart. Her eyes were laughing, and that sight was just as beautiful as the crescent moon.
Kevin looked at the phone. A smile tugged at his lips. He was quite satisfied with his life now. It couldn't get any better, could it?
"Major General, are we heading back to the base?" Lee looked at Kevin through the rearview mirror. He wondered if they were going to drop off the documents at the base. These were confidential files, and it would be best to have them under lock and key.
"Yeah! We'll drop by there first!" Kevin was insistent on this. Though he was pretty sure Leena wouldn't peek at them if he brought the files home, he was a stickler for the rules. They needed to be filed correctly and locked up. He needed to obey the rules even if he was a major general. There was no privilege for him.
"Yes sir." Lee answered briskly. He liked Major General Gu because he was considerate, but tended to do the right thing. He knew Kevin loved his wife, but duty came first. They all knew that the confidential documents could not be taken home no matter how much they trusted their families. What was more, the military code was very clear on how these files were to be handled.
When Kevin finally got back home, it was nearly ten o 'clock. The lights were off downstairs, and Leena wasn't there. But he could hear gentle music coming from the first floor. It put him in a better mood and relaxed him. Maybe this was the warmth that came from having a family!
He crept upstairs, wondering what his wife was doing. He carefully monitored his footfalls, like he learned in stealth training in the military. But he was startled when she sensed him and turned around.
"Ahhh! Leena, is that you?" He wasn't sure. The creature was wearing his wife's bathrobe and had her lovely figure, but the hair was hidden by a towel, and her face was covered by an icky green goo. Looking at his wife's face, Kevin fought down his rising anxiety. What on earth was going on?
"Calm down, honey. It's just a facial mask!" answered Leena. Regardless of what Kevin thought, Leena liked the effect of the facial cleansing mask. She didn't like the way her skin looked recently. So when she had some free time, she decided to apply the face mask. The mask helped to hydrate her skin, removing oil and even helping with her pores. She didn't expect Kevin would be back now. Being scared? That was on him.
"So why didn't I see you doing this before?" Kevin frowned and looked at her. He was calmed down now, and his heart stopped beating like a jackhammer. It was natural to be shocked, seeing that the first time.
"That's because I used to be young, but now I'm growing older. My skin's not as firm as it used to be. And it used to glow. And I want you to think I'm pretty for a long time," Leena said naughtily. Her eyes were full of mischief. But when she closed her eyes, they were covered by the face mask. So the effect was dulled somewhat.
"No matter what, past, present, or future, I will always love you. I fall in love with you, and that won't change no matter how much time passes." It was a rare thing for Kevin to be so romantic. Therefore, Leena was moved after hearing what he said. She looked at him with immense affection. It was like there was nobody in the world except Kevin. Nothing else mattered.
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