Esther pointed to the tree toppers on the trees that Felix was watering and said, âFelixâs watering on Tinkerbell and Pixie!â
âAre Twinkle and Sunshine because you see stars and the sun in the sky?â Bradley did not even realize that his voice carried a sense of relief.
âYes!â Esther nodded vigorously, excitedly saying, âDarling, you really understand me! Look, the stars are outâ¦â
âDonât you think youâre naming them too casually?â Bradley argued.
Esther playfully asked, âHow is it casual? Theyâre clearly the best names in the world! Darling, letâs have a second child. I heard that we can have a pair of twins through IVF.â
Bradley took out his phone, searched for a picture, and handed it to Esther.
âThereâs a long needle like this to retrieve your eggs without anesthesia. You donât think itâll be painful?â
he asked.
Esther quickly shook her head and murmured, âNo, itâs too painful!â
âThen do you still want to go with IVF?â asked Bradley.
Esther leaned close to Bradleyâs ear and whispered softly, âThen letâs conceive naturally!â
âYouâ¦â Bradley was about to speak, but Esther clung to his arm, acting sweetly.
âDarling, letâs have a second child. I promise Iâll take care of them myself after giving birth. I absolutely wonât bother you!â she said.
âNo!â Bradley could not even comprehend how Tinkerbell and Pixie came into existence yet. How could he possibly have a second child with Esther?
âAhâ¦â Estherâs eyes vaguely raked below Bradleyâs waist. âDarling, so you canât do itâ¦â
Estherâs words showed a trace of disappointment, and Bradley was enraged. He covered Estherâs mouth firmly, gritting his teeth and saying, âWho says I canât do it!?â
Esther said in a muffled voice, âI donât believe it. Unless⦠you let me try.â
Bradley looked at how Esther was blurting shocking words and pushed his lips close to her ear to say with gritted teeth, âEsther, no more nonsense.â
If he could not do it, how had Felix come into existence? How had Pixie and Tinkerbell come into existence?
âIâm not spouting nonsense.â Esther lightly drew circles on Bradleyâs abdomen with her finger. âWeâre husband and wife! Wanting a second child is just answering the countryâs call!â
âI donât want to!â Bradleyâs mind was preoccupied with finding Pixie. How could he have the intention of having a second child?
âYouâ¦â Esther suddenly teared up, complaining in a coquettish manner, âAre you disgusted with me?
Do you dislike how my figure has changed after giving birth?â
Bradley rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He firmly held back Estherâs mischievous hand and sternly said, âEsther, I donât dislike youâ¦â
âReally?â The light in Estherâs eyes shone like brilliant stars. âYou really donât dislike me?â
Bradley helplessly replied, âI donât dislike you.â
âOkay, I understand. Iâll spare you!â Esther retracted her hand and sat up straight with a sly glimmer flashing in her eyes.
As long as she did not put him off, that was enough! She had ways to make Bradley have a second child with her.