Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Edward... Is it because I miss you too much...

She probably fell asleep as soon as she got back, without changing clothes or removing makeup. Her long hair, once tied up, now lay scattered messily across her body, partially covering her face.

Edward Stephens looked down at her for a moment, stubbed out his cigarette, and reached out a hand towards her.

Perhaps his footsteps startled her, as his fingers had not yet touched her hair when Daisy Ginger, lying on the sofa with faint breathing, suddenly opened her eyes.

Edward looked at her, and his movements paused.

Daisy appeared a bit dazed, seemingly confused upon seeing him. Her breath was hot, and after gazing at him for a while, she softly said, "Edward... could it be that I miss you too much..."

Edward observed her flushed cheeks and dry lips, and said indifferently, "You have a fever."

Daisy blinked slightly, her gaze still unfocused, as if submerged underwater. Even the sound of Edward’s voice came through with a vague buzz.

She struggled somewhat, attempting to sit up. Seeing her slow movements, Edward reached out a hand to help her.

coldly to her skin. The thin silk blouse she

the first time Edward had seen Daisy make

she was restless, disobedient, and not the least bit docile, whenever she appeared before him, she was always neat, orderly, and immaculate, with

family, the discipline of dressing well was etched into her bones. Appearing disheveled was

at Daisy sitting on the sofa, said, "Why

pleased. She softly replied, "I worked late, and this place is closer to the office, so I came here. Did you go to

her a glance, noticing how unsteady she looked even sitting on the sofa, and asked, "Aren’t

shook her head. "There’s a contract I haven’t signed yet.

and

wanted to bring this upon herself, he wasn’t

and he turned his gaze back to find

of her usual shrewdness. Edward pulled his sleeve back from her fingers and asked, "Do

moment before slowly saying, "Are you hungry? I only have instant noodles, they’re in the fridge. Let me get

was about to stand up, Edward had already turned

figure disappeared around the corner, feeling a bit lonely

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