She'd Beat Him to Death

Calix was discouraged because he couldn't proceed with what he wished for. But, it didn't mean his whole spirit was crushed. He felt more energized instead.

He vowed to do better!

Haha... The moment came spontaneously. He should plan for something instead of trying to ask her impromptu. 

After drying Leslie's hair, Calix wrapped her head with the towel. Her entire body was still covered with the long and huge one. He also draped a towel on his broad shoulders.

Noticing Calliope and Evelyn's absence from the rooftop pool, Leslie asked confusedly, "When did they leave? Did you... see them leaving?"

"Just now. Poppy wanna play something else. She dragged my sister along."

Throwing his own daughter under the bus, Calix casually replied to Leslie's question. He pushed the small table sitting between the lounge chair closer.