Chapter 91: Devotion
Derek placed his wife gently on the bed. He squatted down and took both of her feet in his hands, he checked to see for any injury. He then massage it gently despite he did not see any injury. He has read that pregnant lady tires easily especially at the ankle joint. Jade just stared at his face savouring each minute facial expression and enjoying his gentle massage on her feet and ankle.
Her heart was screaming and dancing with joy. He is back, he is finally back. Derek looked at his wife lovingly, he saw his sweater that he worn before he left was made into her pillowcase. He smiled at the thought of her sniffing at it every night before going to sleep. His sweater looked real worn out already. his heart went soft thinking about it. He knew things must be hard on her as well plus she is pregnant.
He stopped massaging her after 10 mins and then he took his sweater off her pillow and toss it aside. He received some protest from her but he ignored it. "Hubby is back! You don't need that anymore!" He said huskily.
He took her hands and said, "I won't leave you like that anymore, that would be the first and last, I am sorry, you had to go through such tough times without me." He kissed both of her hands and brought it to his chest. "You feel my heart beat, even after being with you for some time, it still beats the same way, is as if I met you for the first time. I love you Jade Lu."
Being pregnant made her even more emotional and she could not hold back the tears of joy when she heard those words of love. "I love you, Derek Lee. In my womb is the prove of our love and union. Don't you dare go back on your words if this one turns out like me." she said seriously.
"Silly woman, I love you. You are my life and the other half of my soul, I definitely will love our baby no matter what." he replied.
She was satisfied with his answer and snuggled in his embrace till she fell asleep. Once he was sure she was in a deep sleep, he tucked her in and place the current shirt he is wearing on her chest. He left her a note on his pillow, he was afraid she'd panic when she woke up and he is not around. So many things he wanted to say and do to her but he knew she was tired.
Dr Sin came and checked on Jade and the baby and deem both safe and sound. A fetal doppler was done and it showed the baby heart beat was steady. Jade slept throughout the whole examination. With Derek back home, finally she could relax. Dr Sin adviced Derek that sex would be safe already but need to be done gently. Derek nodded in satisfaction and agreement.
After the good doctor left, Derek sat down with Jason and his father to discuss regarding the company as well as their not so hidden enemy anymore. They noticed some movements from Heather and Crystal side. They still could not locate Lee Han Ping and had a feeling he might return soon. They predict that he'd appear at the upcoming grand board meeting in another 6 months time. This is where shareholders can challenge the current company head and vie for the position. They agreed that they need to watch out for out of the ordinary behaviour from any of the shareholders.
Jade woke up feeling fresh and then she panicked, when she saw Derek's shirt on her chest she knew this morning event was not a dream, his scent was still fresh on his shirt. She looked around and saw a familiar handwriting on a note pin to his pillow. It was written, "I love you. This morning was real. I am truly back. I should be downstairs with father and Jason once you read this note. Love you my darling wifey. Love, Derek."
She breathe in relief. He knew me so well. He knew I was going to panic if I didn't see him. Her heart bloom with happiness. She is so happy to know she'd be warm tonight, she'd be locked in his embrace. Such a blissful life, she really could not ask for more. She bathe and changed her attire and went downstairs to join the boys. She was greeted by not only, Derek, Jason and Father Lee but by Sarah, Jess, Chris, Kwi Shan, and Adam.
Adam has decided to head the Beijing branch of Ho Group. His takeover was smooth and had no issue. He had be wary of any sneak attack from Crystal but it had been pretty peaceful. The only attack was on his relationship with April. He received a picture of April and Tom but he was already informed by April about her bumping into Tom and the date and time stamped on the picture further confirm April's story. Adam knew that someone deliberately trying to ruin his relationship with April so he just burn those pictures and refused to acknowledge it.
He came over to discuss his marriage proposal with Jade and was surprised to see Derek, Chris and Jason around. He was initially awkward with Derek but in the end, he relaxed and found that Derek was a little easier to talk to than the previous Derek. The two then warm up to each other and was conversing pretty smoothly. Derek even told Adam, he could call up Ronald Winston to help with the ring designs as Winston offers the best wedding ring. Adam was grateful and even discuss some of his ideas with Derek. Derek listened and even gave out some sound advice. Jade was happy to witness this kind of gathering. They truly are no longer alone.
Derek spotted Jade, and made a dash towards her abandoning Adam in a flash. Derek took her hands in his and gave it a kiss. "My love, are you hungry? is our baby hungry?" he asked adoringly.
Everyone just smiled at Derek's antics behaviour. He truly is different when things are related to Jade.
"Hey man, aren't we in the middle of a conversation? You were saying something just now. Come on, finish your sentence." Adam whined at the side after being abandoned.
"Young man, get use to it. This father has always been made to eat dog food and often ignored. Whenever she is around, he sees no one else but her." Father Lee said with a smile.
Jess and Sarah was happy but a little envious of the devotion Derek is displaying. They both look at their partners with a demanding look.
Jason saw the stare from Jess and cursed Derek. Damn the man, too much. Not only shameless, he had to show off his devotion. Not only he doesn't spare the single souls, even couples also he doesn't spare. Jason quickly rushed over to Jess and gave her a peck on both cheeks.
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