Chapter 75: Will You Really Like Mommy
"Uncle Rain, have you decided yet?" Justin wouldn't let go. He kept holding Rain Xia's hand.
When Edward heard this, he was struck speechless. This little fellow was basically selling his wife to another man. It seemed the kid had grown ballsy. In the past, Edward didn't care what other women did, mainly because he didn't care for them. But Daisy was not one of those women. Daisy was someone he wanted to fall in love with. Wow! There was no point in fighting it anymore. Edward has already fallen in love.
"Um... Hey, Justin! I've come to a decision. Your mommy and Mr. Mu are in love. We're done talking." Rain thought, 'Little boy! Stop pulling my leg! I already got slapped for just trying to be friendly to your mom. What do you think would happen if I said anything about liking her?'
"Uncle Rain, have you really made up your mind? This is your last chance! My mom is really really beautiful!" Little Justin gave Rain a look of pity as if Rain had made some terrible decision.
"Justin Mu! You're itching for a beating, aren't you? Or were the fifty push-ups too easy for you? Wanna make it a hundred?" Daisy said, harshly. Daisy finally realized what was going on. Her own son was trying to persuade another guy to romance her. She thought that she looked good enough. Why would her son go around selling her?
Edward's handsome face darkened. When he heard Daisy's words, he finally relaxed a little. When he was at the hospital, he thought that Justin was just joking around, so he didn't really care. Who knew he was serious? Now that he thought about it, it seemed he was really determined to find a guy for Daisy.
"Uhhhh... Mom, are you angry?" Justin kept blinking, staring at Daisy's upset face and looking all hurt. Every time his mom called out his last name, he knew that she was very angry.
But he was only trying to upset Mr. Mu. Justin was angry that Edward was such a bad person back then, and that Edward preferred other women to Justin's mother. So Justin was doing everything to make it hard for Edward now. Competition would certainly motivate him.
Justin's friend on the internet told him that relationships were hard work. He had to test Mr. Mu out, harden his will, in case he would want out down the road.
"I'm not angry. You disappointed me, that's all. So mommy is angry at myself. It was all because of me that you had the wrong idea." Daisy felt powerless. She didn't want to get on to Justin too much, but she couldn't let him off without knowing what he did wrong.
"Mommy, I'm sorry. I just want to find someone who likes you. Even though I like you, I want even more people to like my mom, just like there are a lot of people who like me." Tears welled around Justin's dark eyes, but he held them back.
Edward looked at Daisy in surprise. He didn't expect her to be that harsh when she was angry. He was glad he didn't get on her bad side. Yet when he saw his son's sad face, he was hurt as well. For the first time, he found it impossible to take a side.
"Justin, you really think so? Then why can't daddy be the one who likes mommy?" Edward bent down and lifted Justin in his arms. He truly loved his son. Sometimes he was filled with regret for all those years that he had missed.
As Daisy listened to Edward, she suddenly turned toward him, her heart racing. She never expected to hear Edward say that he liked her in front of others. Before today, she always believed that the things he said were merely to appease her. She never thought that he would actually act on them.
"Daddy, can I believe you? Will you really like mommy?" Justin asked Edward seriously, because he was waiting for that answer. This was all part of his plan.
"Justin, daddy can't make any promises, but I'm willing to follow my heart. You should believe in your mom's charm. I'm more into her every single day we're together. Although what I'm saying might sound strange to you, your mom would understand when she hears it." Edward finished and stared at Daisy intently. He was still unsure to whom the love in her eyes was directed. That was why he said what he said.
Daisy was shocked again. What was he doing? Was he trying to say that it wasn't just talk? And was he really willing to stand by her and be the man who belonged to her exclusively?
"Yes! Daddy, I believe you. Then mommy can rely on more than just me." Justin smiled gleefully and gave Edward a forceful kiss.
Edward was a little lost because of Justin's abrupt kiss. This was the first time the kid ever acted so affectionately. Usually, he would either be pulling pranks, or simply play it cool, like he didn't care.
Daisy was a little uneasy, since Rain was still in the room. She scanned the room, but she couldn't find Rain anymore. She gasped, and thought, 'When did he leave? Why didn't I know?
' Edward knew who she was looking for. But Rain was not dumb. He didn't want to be in the middle of this, so he bailed on them while they were distracted.
Justin wriggled out of Edward's embrace and ran to Daisy, laughing. He took her hands and put them to his face. "Mommy, you're not angry with me anymore, right?"
"As long as you listen to me, I won't be angry at you. Remember, kids shouldn't get involved in grown up business." Daisy said seriously. That was non-negotiable.
"Yes! I understand, mommy. I'll listen in the future."
'The cute kid gets the candy, ' to paraphrase a well-known saying. Justin played the role well. That was how he was able to hide his cunning from Daisy for so long.