Sure enough, when I asked this question, she was silent.
Daisy didn’t speak for a long time. I was not worried. I waited patiently.
After about seven or eight seconds, Daisy said, “I want to marry him and have the baby, but...”
“But what?”
“I’m afraid.”
Daisy’s voice was calm.
She had always been lively and bold. Her tone today let me know that she was serious.
She was really hesitating.
I took the phone and said, “how about I give you an idea as an outsider?”
“OK.”
Daisy replied.
I took the phone and thought for a moment before I said, “I think Jack is very good and suitable for you. He cares about you, and you don’t have to be afraid of marriage. As long as you don’t lose yourself in this marriage, you don’t have to worry about what he does.”
“How can I lose myself?”
Daisy said at once.
I nodded, “yes, as long as you take your husband and children as your whole and become a full-time wife, I think you won’t be afraid even if there are changes in the future.”
I was not saying full-time wives were bad.
But in this society, she needed to think about herself.
What was more, Jack used to be a playboy. Even if he had changed, he couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t be bored with Daisy in the future.
In case he got bored with Daisy one day and had an affair, Daisy didn’t have to worry.
Daisy listened to me and said decisively, “of course, I won’t be a full-time wife. I can’t do housework and I can’t cook. How can I be a full-time wife?”
“If you marry him, you are rich and don’t have to do these things. You can water the flowers, walk the dog and watch TV plays every day.”
I said with a smile.
“That’s so boring. I’d better work. I get more satisfaction in my work than that.”
Daisy said firmly.
Then I asked her, “by the way, have you met Jack’s parents?”
“Of course I have.”
“His parents...”
“His parents know their son. They like me!”
I see.
Parents knew their children. Jack had always been a playboy. Now he met a girl who changed him. I thought no matter what background Daisy had, his parents were willing.
I was completely relieved, “then I’ll wait for you to invite me to have a wedding wine!”
“No problem!”
Daisy promised.
Lester spent a week in the Sunshine Hospital.
The fever had subsided and his vital signs had stabilized.
Briana brought food to Lester and me.
Today Briana sent us vegetables, ribs, fish soup and rice.
Lester’s appetite recovered well and he ate a large bowl of rice at once.
It was a nice day, so I wanted to apply with the doctor to take Lester for a walk.
The doctor looked at Lester’s recent situation and soon agreed.
Briana accompanied me and took Lester to the back yard of the hospital.
The backyard was a small garden. There were many benches around it. Many patients were sitting on the benches in the sun.
“Miss Jones.”
I wanted to take Lester away, but someone called me behind me.
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