Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Hey, what's with the daydreaming? Hand me the water glass."

All was well until Leda spoke, and just like that-crash! The perfect harmony shattered.

York's mouth twitched, "Can I make a suggestion?"

"...Go ahead." Leda took a sip of her ice water, instantly feeling refreshed.

"Could you maybe soften your tone when talking to me? We're a couple, not enemies. You know, my mom would worry." "Worry about what?"

"Worry about her son being bullied by you!"

Leda was speechless.

"Should I speak like this then, honey? ~Do you think your mom would like this dress I picked out? It took me forever to choose~"

York felt numb all over: "Actually... maybe keep the edge. It's better that way."

The edge felt more normal.

Whenever Leda's voice went soft, he felt like he was a second away from being choked to death.

"Say 'edge' one more time, I dare you?"

York: "Not edgy, not at all."

But the word 'edge' was still there, wasn't it?!

quickly applied a light

"Alright, let's go."

was stunned:

like you into thinking I'm not wearing any.

like every word was a jab

the Gibson

out until she finally saw her

Leda got out of the car, Katrina took

in. It's too hot out here." She

What about me?

work late last night, overslept this morning, then took forever choosing an outfit and

barely stepped through

he heard Leda playing the sweet girl in front of his

a stark contrast

en

doing

Hmph!

heard, she immediately looked at Leda with concern, "Oh, dear, that's no trouble at all. You must be exhausted from staying up late. You

Ma'am, what can I

ove

Oh, and could you also call the spa for us? We'll need an aromatherapy SPA session, hmm... with

work for you,

no problem with

It had been ages since her last spa