The three members of the Mu family were gathered in the spacious living room. The two adults sat on the long sectional chesterfield sofa as young Justin uncomfortably faced his parents. He shifted his feet from side to side. "Um... I'm sorry Mummy. I have been in the summer camp all these days and didn't have time to buy a gift, as you know it." An awkward smile was plastered on Justin's face as his hands absentmindedly fiddled with his hair, but his steely eyes glanced sideways at Edward in an annoyed fashion. 'All these troubles are because of him, ' Justin thought to himself.
"It is only an excuse," said Daisy. She pouted and crossed her arms like a little girl who didn't get the toy she wanted. When Edward saw her acting like a cute little child, he couldn't help but internally squeal at her adorable actions even if it was the complete opposite of his strong-willed persona.
"No, it's not. I'm telling the truth, Mummy! If you really want it, I can make up for it next time. What do you think of my idea?" Justin almost yelled out his words in a flurry to defend himself. 'Is she really my mummy? Why do I feel more scared after she changed?'
"You mean I let you go this time? Hmm… I'll think about that." Daisy relented, and decided to act kind this time. Her folded arms relaxed themselves to her sides.
"That's great! Mummy is always the best!" Justin almost cried in relief. He released a deep sigh he'd been holding for quite a while. He felt so grateful to escape that it was as if the world was so beautiful again--as long as his mother didn't speak about the gift thing, that was.
Edward looked at his son and his wife and laughed softly, a bemused but peaceful expression on his face. He hadn't expected to have a happy life in this world they lived in, but fate had been kind enough and given him far more than he could think of.
However, Daisy suddenly stopped acting cute at the same time. If she kept doing that, she believed that something unpleasant might happen. 'A woman should know when to stop. It is not a good idea if I act too much.' Daisy knew that clearly as she ceased her actions.
The next days passed by idly and quietly. Daisy attended the maneuver on the battleground once, which worried her anxious husband to no end because there might be a disastrous accident waiting to happen to their unborn baby. Luckily, there was none of the sort and the baby seemed strong enough. It just stayed quietly in its mother's womb and everything went well.
Before the expected day of childbirth, Daisy had agreed to stay at home, which made Edward hugely relieved as he had been the anxious husband all the time. However, Daisy did not take her time off for leisure. She busied herself with studies of military strategies, tactics, and weapons every day during her stay at home.
Meanwhile, Edward thought to himself. He did wish to have a daughter this time, but he managed to control himself and told Daisy not to check the sex of the baby. He quite liked the experience of expecting a surprise about the baby.
Soon enough, the much-awaited day came. Although Edward was fully prepared for everything, he was still in a flurry and kept double checking everything. He was not the same calm businessman as he was in the CEO's office.
On the other hand, Daisy was prepared well enough. Since it was her second time to give birth, plus the fact that she exercised a lot, she had a smooth birthing experience this time. That changed Edward's perception about babies' birth.
Just as Edward hoped, their little bundle of joy turned out to be a girl. He was extremely happy to welcome their daughter to the world, and Justin felt even more ecstatic.
"Daddy, is it true that I have a sister, a younger sister?" Justin asked Edward again and again excitedly, the balls of his feet itching to jump out of joy. They were gathered in Daisy's hospital room, where they gushed over the newborn baby. A wide smile couldn't help blooming on Justin's face. 'I can't believe Daddy was right. I have a lovely younger sister now. I will take her like a princess, ' Justin thought to himself happily as he kept his hold on the baby, not willing to put her down.
"Aren't you holding her in your arms?
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