Chapter 74 Besties

After both of them were done with their meals, Irene talked to Claudia about health and children. A while later, Claudia left to deal with matters regarding the paint exhibition.

Irene and Edward were alone in the ward once more.

"Irene, have you made up your mind about our child's name? Or do you want to use the name I suggested?" Edward said something to fill the silence between them.

"The name you've chosen is a good name. Let's name her that," Irene answered calmly.

Hadn't he already settled on a name? Why was he asking for her opinion?

"Okay, how does 'Charlotte' sound? Do you like it?"

Still, Edward wanted to talk to Irene. He didn't want them to sit in silence when there was obviously things to be said. Otherwise, he could feel the distance between them growing steadily.

It wasn't one of physical distance, but of their feelings.

"Sounds good—I like it a lot," Irene's answer was curt.