"Do I need to guess that? You don't like owing anybody anything. So I can imagine how you felt at that time," Edward said. He smiled bitterly. Sometimes it was not pleasant when a person was like an open book to him.

  "I admit, I got emotional during today's training session. That's looked down upon in the job of a solider. It's risky to get emotional in a dangerous situation, and very important for a soldier to be psychologically strong," Daisy said. Daisy looked Edward in the eye. She had never gotten emotional during work before, because she knew about the tremendous risk better than any other of her colleagues. However, what she learnt today was really shocking. So, she was kind of beside herself today.

  "How about now? Aren't you getting personal now too?" Edward evaded her gaze. Being stared at so intensely by Daisy made him confused and bewildered. He didn't know how to persuade her to make the right decision. Besides, his perception of Zemo had changed. Although he didn't like him, Edward had learnt to be polite to him, because he had saved Daisy's life. Edward was always a grateful person when it came to his wife.

  "Are you referring to me leaving the army?" Daisy asked. Her mouth quivered. She had to refrain from sobbing whenever she thought about quitting her active military service.

  "What do you think?" Edward retorted. He glanced at Daisy. Although he would be glad if Daisy gave up her career in the army, he also refused to force her to do anything she disliked. She liked her job too much to quit, and he wanted to respect her wishes. Edward hoped that Daisy always felt respected and loved by her husband and family.

  "Don't you want it to happen? If it happens, you won't have to worry about my s

  a dilemma, because he worried for her as well.

  "What are you doing? I have never seen you smoke before!" a female voice rang out. His cigarette was snatched away by a white hand and put out in the ashtray.

  "I'm fine. Take a shower before you go to bed. And leave me alone. I need to think!" Edward stared blankly at the cigarette in the ashtray, ignoring Daisy.

  "Are you trying to avoid me?" Daisy looked at his perfect face. To be fair, she should also be blamed for their quarrel tonight.

  "No, I am not. You are overthinking things." Edward pursed his lips. He stretched out his arm, pulling Daisy closer to himself. He let her sit down on his lap and rested his hands on her hips, burying his head inside her hair. Taking a long, slow breath, he inhaled her fragrance.

  "Darling, I have decided to respect your wishes. If you want me to serve the army, I'll do just that. But if you request me to retire from the job, I'll stay home and look after you, your parents and Justin," Daisy said. She sensed his frailty. When she saw the hurt on his face at the balcony, she wanted to give in immediately. She sat tight and let him touch her freely.