It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 27

"That's good, but you sound strange." Daisy wrinkled her smooth forehead.

"Haha! Mommy, you got me! I yelled a lot with my friends. My throat feels funny." Justin knew his mom was sharp. He wasn't going to be able to get away with lying that easily.

Edward and Rain looked at him in surprise. Why didn't he tell his mother he was ill?

"Oh! Be careful next time. And try not to use your voice a lot till it heals up. I'll be back in a few days. It's late, and I've got a bedtime with my name on it. Good night. Mommy loves you." There was a faint smile on Daisy's face. She was never stingy with her patience and love for her son. But she never gave an inch to anyone else.

"OK! Mommy, I love you, too. I'll wait for you to come back! Bye!" When Justin hung up, his face was as rosy as usual.

"Justin, your mother is coming back." Rain was excited. 'Finally, I get to meet the mystery woman!'

Edward was quiet as he went about setting out the food. You might have told him an insurance agent was coming, for all the emotion he showed. But he was growing more curious about that woman by the minute.

"Yes!" Justin's voice cracked as his voice rose. "Mommy will be back in a few days, Uncle Rain. She is very beautiful. You'll love her!" Justin said proudly. But he didn't know that his words embarrassed both men.

"Er -- Little one, I don't really care if your mom is attractive or not." He glanced at Edward secretly. She was his boss's wife. There was no way. He would have a bad death if he dared to like his boss's woman.

Edward relaxed. She was his wife. He didn't need any rival for her affections. What was Justin thinking?

"Why not? Although mommy is a cold beauty, she really has a kind heart. Don't worry. She would never let you do push-ups." Justin looked at Rain innocently. Rain's jaw dropped. Edward's face showed concern as well. Jesus! 'Justin! You can't talk about your mom and other men that way! Don't you see the expression in your father's eyes?'

The conversation brought some unfamiliar feelings to the fore. Edward felt pure jealousy the way Justin talked about his mom. Especially the sexual hints. He was totally caught off-guard.

"Justin." Rain continued. "Let's not talk about this, okay? It's more than a little weird, and I don't think about your mom like that." Rain needed to put his foot down. Edward was staring at him so intently as if it might burn a hole in his face.