Chapter 61 You Still Have a Long Way to Go!
The night was just perfect. Edward's kiss was so soft. It felt like we were back to how things were four years ago when we first got hitched.
He held me tight, and I buried my face in his chest. I could feel his heartbeat, strong and steady, syncing with mine.
"We haven't been together like this in ages," I said, looking up at Edward with a touch of sadness.
"Diana, where were you before?" Edward's chin rested on my head, his whole body wrapping around me.
I traced my fingers along his arm, and goosebumps popped up on his hand. "I messed up, babe. I can't live without you, so I came back."
I lifted my head and kissed Edward's neck. His Adam's apple bobbed, and I kissed it too. Then I moved down, stopping at his chest.
I was mesmerized by his body. Edward's body heated up, his muscles getting even firmer. Moving down his abs, I reached to unbuckle his belt.
He grabbed my hands, his lips exploring my body like he wanted to claim every inch of me.
His penis swelled, pressing against me. Ignoring his resistance, I kept working on his belt and undressed him piece by piece.
Edward started kissing me deeply. It began gently, his lips brushing against mine like he was savoring a treat. I closed my eyes, lost in the kiss, my hands gripping his waist. Slowly, the kiss got more intense, his tongue prying open my teeth, exploring my mouth, and tangling with my tongue.
I wanted to be one with him, lifting my hips to guide him into me. He moved quickly inside me, and I couldn't help but moan in sync with his thrusts. I heard footsteps and saw a pair of hateful eyes watching us from the stairs. I knew who it was, but I didn't care. I don't know how long we kissed before we finally pulled apart. I was panting, my eyes half-open, vision blurry, and face flushed.
When I woke up, I was still on the couch. Unlike last night's madness, I was wearing a loose white shirt that smelled like Edward. I had no idea how he managed to dress me while I was out cold. But at that moment, the shirt gave me warmth and a sense of security. However, Edward was nowhere to be seen.
Melissa saw I was awake and brought out breakfast. "Mrs. Howard, you're up. Go freshen up and have some breakfast." Melissa was still so mild and thoughtful. I sat at the dining table, enjoying her service.
This was something I never experienced while wandering around with Mia. As I ate breakfast and thought about how to handle Mia's funeral, the phone in the living room rang. Melissa quickly answered it and then told me that Hayden and Clara would be coming to the villa to see me later, which made me feel a bit guilty. I should have visited them after I got back, but instead, they heard about Mia's passing and came to see me.
After breakfast, I headed to the dressing room to change, then went to the guest room to sort through the stuff I brought back from Novaria. I just couldn't bring myself to sleep in the master bedroom's bed again. It wasn't about giving in to Anne; that bed just grossed me out.
When Hayden and Clara got out of the car, it felt like forever had passed. They looked so much older. Especially Hayden, who now needed a wheelchair to get around. Seeing Clara's graying hair made me think of my mom, and I couldn't help but tear up.
"Diana," Clara said kindly, taking my hand, tears streaming down her face. "I heard about your mother. How could it have happened so suddenly?"
I didn't know what to say, so I just looked down in silence.
Clara led me to the couch, making me sit down while she sat beside me. "Diana, I know you're hurting right now. Your mother used to visit me, always worried about whether you and Edward were doing well. Now she is gone, but her love for you will always be in your heart. You need to live well with her love. Seeing you come back and being so good with Edward, I believe she will rest in peace."
I always thought Mia went to the Howard Mansion to discuss business, but I never knew she cared about me. No one ever told me about her concern.
Clara continued, "Edward grew up without a mother, and Anne without a father. In a way, they both grew up in single-parent families. Edward had mild autism as a child, which affected his self-care and made his personality somewhat unique. They both grew up in single-parent families, supporting each other. It wasn't easy."
Outwardly, I stayed calm, but inside, I was a mess. I thought of the sketchbook I found at the Howard Mansion. Was that Edward's way of recording his life? I suddenly felt a bit regretful. If I had shown Edward more tenderness and care after we got married, would he be more cheerful and gentle now? But it seemed too late to do anything about it now.
Clara said, "Diana, I know you had some issues with Edward and Anne's relationship before. Anne is still a child, and her words and actions may not always be appropriate. Anne is my daughter, but we didn't interfere with you back then because we wanted you to follow your heart without external influences. After you left, Anne went to jail, and now she's out. She still wants to be with Edward. There's a lot to sort out between you, Edward, and her. Hayden and I talked about it, and we're thinking of sending Anne overseas next year so she won't cause any more trouble for you and Edward."
When she said that, her eyes were full of hope for our future, her gaze firm and trusting. She hugged me tightly, her arms wrapped around me as if to squeeze out all my sadness. She patted my back gently, like comforting a child.
After saying goodbye to Hayden and Clara, I couldn't stop thinking about what Clara had said. Before I knew it, I had walked into Edward's study. Normally, Edward didn't allow anyone to enter there, so I was not familiar with the place.
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