"But you promised that you wouldn't interfere with my work. I haven't finished my report yet." Daisy was very serious about her work, so she was displeased with Edward's decision, but didn't blame him. She knew Edward did that because he cared about her health, so she spoke not so much in anger as in coquetry.
"Yes, I did say I wouldn't interfere with your work, but that's only when you are taking care of yourself. Anyway, you can write your report at home. Just ask Mark to send you the material." Edward didn't want to upset Daisy again, so he said that on purpose. The truth was that when he called up Mark last night, Mark told him that there was no need to ask for leave because the higher administration had decided to suspend all her work in the military base. Even if Edward hadn't called Mark, Mark would have called him to convey the same. It was just a matter of who called first.
Edward was delighted by the higher administration's decision. He knew Daisy didn't embezzle money or engage in any corrupt practices, so he was not afraid of the so-called investigation they had initiated against her. Anyhow, they would know the truth tonight, and they would pay for the wrong decision made by them. His wife was sick, and he desperately hoped that Daisy wouldn't have to go to work. The investigation helped serve his purpose.
Edward knew that Daisy was accused of bribery, but it was not so simple. In addition to being charged with bribery, Daisy was also accused of being a homewrecker. That's why this matter was so complicated. Daisy could get reprimanded, either by being dismissed from the military or by being demoted if either of the two accusations was proved to be true. She knew the gravity of the situation, that's why she was so upset.
After hearing him, Daisy stared at the ceiling without saying anything. In spite of the surprise in Edward's eyes, Daisy pulled up the quilt and prepared to go back to sleep. She thought, since he had already arranged everything, she shouldn't waste time in discussions. She knew that any protest would be useless now.
"Babe, why are you so submissive today? I am really flattered." Edward smiled and thought how unpredictable Daisy was, even when she was at odds with him. Edward had been really stressed wondering how to convince Daisy to not go to the military base. Surprisingly, Daisy didn't struggle with the issue at all. She just went back to bed. She amazed him every single day.
"Humph! Can I be unsubmissive? No, I can't! Then why discuss it? I'd rather sleep and slack off for once. It feels so good to laze around." Daisy went into Edward's arms as she spoke. She felt sorry that he took care of her all night, so she wanted to sleep with him for a while. If she got out of bed right now, he would be reluctant to continue sleeping. In order to let him have a good rest, she was willing to take rest. It wasn't clear what decisions the higher leadership would make.
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