Chapter 628: You're Still Beautiful in My Eyes (part two)

"No, I didn't. I called you my Goddess." Edward tried to smooth things over, and make an excuse for what he blurted out. He hadn't expected her to know this so soon. He planned to tell her later. As for the exact timing, he wasn't sure. There was a whole life ahead them, he would finally find a suitable time to tell her, to surprise her.

"Did you? I must be tired and getting sentimental." 'I might have heard it wrong. Have I lost my mind to think that Edward knows my childhood name, a name which hasn't been called for a long long time?' she thought to herself.

"What is it? Does that name mean something to you?" asked Edward expectantly. He wondered whether Daisy still remembered their chance meeting in childhood. If she had no clue about it, how could she fall in love with him at first sight?

"Yes, it means a lot. My mother used to call me that. She once told me that I was born in a city filled with the fragrance of jasmine. So she always called me Jasmine. I haven't heard anybody call me by that name since she passed away. So, I must have heard you wrong. I'm sorry for misunderstanding what you said."

Daisy recalled her childhood, when she would cheerfully and happily throw herself in her mother's arms whenever mother called her by that name. However, that was ages ago, and she could never get that back again.

"So, can I call you Jasmine?" asked Edward tenderly. He never expected that, Daisy who was a lovely girl in the past, would grow up to become a cool and aloof beauty twenty years later. He had thought that the little girl with broad and sweet smiles would live a happy and harmonious life. However, he had been terribly wrong.

"Piss off. Never treat me like an innocent kid." Although she liked that name, it was only a memory that nobody should mention it again. Without her mom alive, it meant nothing.

"Mom, you're back finally." Justin walked in cheerfully. The bruises on his face had disappeared thanks to Tom's efforts. As expected, Tom followed him and also walked inside.

Yeah, my dear boy. Are you alright? Does it still hurt?" asked Daisy anxiously, observing Justin up and down. She would never forgive herself for getting Justin involved, frightened and hurt.

Don't worry, Daisy. I have got him covered. He'll be fine," said Tom. "Thank God, you finally woke up. Edward would kill me if you were still unconscious," Tom added, smiling.

Tom slouched into Daisy's ward, tired. He had told Edward that Daisy was fine and would wake up, all she needed was time. But Edward didn't believe him and stayed worried every minute. So Tom had to be vigilant and he hadn't slept for several days in a row, carefully monitoring Daisy so that Edward might feel a bit of relief.

"Thank you so much, Tom. I really appreciate your efforts. It seems that I'm being patched up by you all the time," said Daisy apologetically. She knew that Edward would be bullying and annoying sometimes. Hadn't he behaved that way when she had a cold last time? So she could understand Tom's frustration in the past few days when he was pestered by Edward. However, it still felt sweet to be cared and deeply loved by her beloved husband. Thus, she would not blame him. All she could do now was to apologize to Tom on behalf of her husband.

"Daisy, you're so nice, quite different from Edward who always drives me like a slave but never bothers to say anything sweet." Obviously, he was accusing Edward, meanwhile he started to examine Daisy's wounds.

"Want something sweet? huh?" Edward frowned, and wondered since when had Tom developed the habit of complaining and become so annoying. He realized that Tom had learnt from the best, since he was hanging around with Rain all the time.

"No, Don't bother." Tom was discouraged when he saw the ominous expression on Edward's face. He was one of the few people capable of understanding what Edward was thinking.

Then, shut up and do your job," Edward sneered. Tom could be a whiny bitch if you went soft on him. So, he might learn to show some restraint only when he was treated hard and coldly.

"Daisy, I admire you for your physical and mental endurance. With all those scars and wounds on your body, even my heart trembled when I started to examine you at first. You're such an amazing woman, and I give my thumbs-up to your courage and bravery."

He had never met such an admirable and amazing woman before. If he hadn't seen it by himself, he couldn't have believed that a woman could be like this, enduring all that pain and always keeping the courage to fight for her life. She could easily overdo any man in this way. He adored her even more.

"With survival instincts and faith, anything is possible." Speaking of that, Daisy shot a tender glance at Edward. She would do whatever she could and fight to the death to stay loyal and faithful to her husband, unless the enemy was too powerful to be overcome. Otherwise, she would never allow her body to be trampled on. This was her way of loving a man, as well as her promise and a declaration of love. She had won finally, hadn't she? Although she had gone through all this unbearable pain, she was repaid with a harmonious marriage, a beloved husband and a lovely son. Somebody might consider her as a fool, but she believed in her way of loving her husband, son and family. She had to stick to her principles.

Edward felt a sharp pain in his heart. He loved her more for her faith, her loyalty, her adhering to those honorable principles, her love for him, and her considerateness. How could he have allowed Daisy to be hurt by some crazy women?

"I see, you aren't talking to me, are you?" asked Tom. He frowned and felt embarrassed by getting between Edward and Daisy. He knew he had been excluded from their conversation when he saw the loving glances between husband and wife.

"Uncle Tom, Why would you speak it out loud in front of us? I'm embarrassed, too," said Justin. He patted Tom on his legs, sighed and shook his head. His embarrassed expression was funny and made other people laugh.

"Yeah. I know that. It seems we should leave them alone, Justin," said Tom. Then, Tom tilted his head, pretending to be thinking whether he should stay here checking up on Daisy's health or he should just leave.

"I think so too. Let's get out of here so that my parents can hug and kiss," said Justin, winking. Justin's words brought a warm flush to Daisy's face. His mouth twitched slightly, and he giggled.

You two are too much. Now get out of here," said Edward in a fury. He had expected Justin and Tom to leave as soon as Tom finished the physical examination. However, he had been disappointed and increasingly annoyed. He glowered at them, hoping that he and his wife could be left alone as soon as possible.

"Haha! Dad, we're just admiring you two." Justin cheerfully threw himself into his dad's arms, and winked at Tom, "What about you? Uncle Tom," asked Justin.

"Justin's right. We're just jealous of you, a sweet couple. Your public display of affection and love surely makes us feel jealous." Rain had always been the funny one. But Tom had somehow learned how to make fun of other people.

Uncle Tom, don't do that. I'm not one of you guys. I'm just a kid, and have no clue about how love works. And don't tell me, either! Justin prevented Tom from saying anything more. He hadn't forgotten why his laptop was locked up by his mother. So he wouldn't discuss love with three adults.

Damn, little man. You set a trap and I walked straight into it. Tom knew Justin was smart, and had outwitted himself. He hoped that Edward wouldn't lose his temper for this. He didn't want to lose his opportunity of gaining some funds from Edward to finish his experiments.