The Cold Wife
IYD 78'S

In a room with black. Alexa looks so far pensive with a look glaring out the window.

Winter entered the room with slow steps. And Alexa didn't notice. The handsome man smiled, approaching the wife who was still far pensive. He sat next to Alexa, clutching her shoulder. Alexa was shocked and immediately looked over.

"What are you thinking, huh? I've noticed lately you've always been pensive. Is it because I'm leaving?"

Alexa was silent for a moment. He nodded and hugged Winter tightly. "I'm gonna miss you."

"I'm only gone a few days, honey. We can still communicate." Winter smiles while giving a kiss on Alexa's forehead.

Alexa tightened her arms. Makes Winter feel weird. "What's up, huh? Tell me if you have anything to say."

Alexa nodded slowly. "I just miss you."

"You're this, even I haven't left yet."

"Let's go, I'm really missing you, Winter."

"Then come with me."

"Then what about the kids? They're too small, honey. I'm okay, go. You always leave me."

Winter smiled knot. "I work for you too. I promise, after all the business is done. I'll be right back. Be patient waiting for me."

Alexa nodded slowly and still faithfully hugged her husband. "Lucas will miss you. This is the first time you've left after they were born. And your son is used to hearing your voice."

"I'll sing a lullaby and record it. You can twist that when Lucas's fussy. That kid seems to follow your nature, spoiled and wants a lot."

Alexa laughs crisply. "Fortunately just Lucas, if all three are like me I think this mansion they'll destroy."

"Mommy will be angry all the time." Both laughed at the same time.

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Alexa took her three sons to the room after returning home from the airport as today was Winter's departure day to Melbourne. He put his three sons to sleep in a baby box. After that, I moved on to change clothes.

Alexa looked at her reflection in the mirror. He looked very pale and thinner than before. Alexa smiled wryly. "Dad, I will keep my promise to accompany you there. But I'm scared, Dad. I can't leave Winter and my kids. What if Winter breaks down while I'm gone?"

Alexa's body shook with the cry. Her hand moved open the dresser drawer. Take the hospital logo from there. A result where he was declared to have re-infected with leukemia that he had experienced as a child. He found himself back gnawed by the disease a few days ago because he often dizzy and had nosebleeds. Sure enough, the results of the examination revealed he had a disease that he had long considered lost. Doctors said there were no previous symptoms because the disease was only known after spreading throughout his body. Alexa has been diagnosed with end-stage leukemia. Where the chances of him recovering are very small. That made him hit. Doctors advised Alexa to do chemotherapy. But he remembers his children still need breast milk. Their age was just over a month old because of which Alexa refused.

"What should I do?" Alexa was crying. His heart was so sick to know his life was on the verge of death. He was not ready to leave the people he loved. She could not even tell the truth to her husband.

The shadow of the Daddy when joking with him also returned to spin in memory.

"Dad, I'll go wherever you go. Because you're my super hero."

"Are you sure you're going with Daddy? Even though Daddy went to heaven?"

"Yes, you are my life-saver. You saved my life when I was a kid. I've decided to stay by your side."

Alex laughed crisply. Hugged his daughter with affection. "What if a guy picks you up huh? Daddy thinks you're gonna turn away from me."

"Nope, I'll pick you. Anyway I'll go wherever you go, I love you, Dad."

Alex kissed his daughter. "You can't come with me forever. There's a time when you're gone from me, there'll be men who pick you up, screw you just like I love you."

"No love is as big as your love, Dad. I'll stay with you. You used to bet nayawa on me, and I'll give my life for you too. I love you, I love you so much, Dad."

"You're so chatty. When I grow up, I give birth to many grandchildren. After that come to me. I'll kiss you many times."

"Just kissing? Then what about a hug like this? I like your hug, Dad. But ever since Xella was present, you've spent more time with her and forgotten about me. I'm jealous." Alexa flicked her lips when she remembered the Daddy loved her sister more.

"Daddy never sets you apart. It's just that Xella is still very small and needs our attention. Don't be jealous of your own sister. When you were a kid, you were the one Daddy took to come over here."

"Hm. I remember, I love you, Dad. Take me wherever you go."

Alexa smiled blandly when she remembered all that, she never expected that day the red thread had tied her to the Daddy. Alexa doesn't regret everything. He believes God has made a destiny for him. Where his death is not far from the Daddy.

"I wish I could see you again, Dad."

Tok tok tok tok

Alexa was shocked and immediately squeezed the paper. Then throw it in the trash.

"Lexa, are you inside? Mike is crying."

With a quick motion Alexa wiped her tears. "Yes, Mom. I'll be right out."

"Quickly a little, as do thirsty children."

"Yes, Mom." Alexa took out a change of clothes and put them on in a hurry. Then get out of the dressing room with a little run. Approaching the baby box and picking up Mike who was still crying, with reddened eyes and nose. Alexa sits on the side of the bed and starts breastfeeding Baby Mike.

Mrs Winston also noticed her puffy and pale daughter-in-law's face.

"You crying, Lexa?"

Alexa was surprised and looked over. "No, it was exposed to facial cleansing fluid." His alibi.

"Next time be careful, don't get hurt." Mrs Winston rubbed her daughter-in-law's back. Alexa smiled and nodded.

"You know, Mommy has never seen Winter as happy as she is today. The boy was always cheerful after meeting you, plus now there are three dwarves. Mommy sees the boy getting excited in every way. Mommy is happy. You are the source of his happiness. Please don't ever leave Winter. He loves you so much."

Alexa was glued to hear that. Why is everything suddenly coincidental like this? Makes his heart throb even more pain.

"Lexa can't promise, Mom. No one knows the age of man."

Mrs Winston smiled kindly. Gently clasped his daughter-in-law's hand. "Mommy hope you are given a long life and bestowed happiness always."

"Aamiinu. Thank you, Mom."

"You are welcome, baby. Look, he's so greedy. Mike looks a lot like you."

Alexa smiled as she looked at Mike who started to close his eyes. But his mouth is still actively sucking.

"Oh yeah, Mommy almost forgot to say something important to you. Maybe Winter will be back with a woman, her cousin's sister who lives in Melbourne. He said he wanted to visit, he hasn't been here for a long time."

"Oh yeah? Winter didn't say anything to me."

"Maybe the boy forgot. Mommy just doesn't want you to misunderstand later."

Alexa smiling friendly. "Lexa believes in your son, Mom. Almost three years we've known her, so Lexa knows what she looks like. After all if he dares to cheat, I'll cut the bird off right away."

Madam Winston laughed crisply at hearing that.

"Ah yes, Mom. Has Winter ever been close to a woman before?"

"To know Mommy existed, but she never took him to the mansion. You're the first woman he brought here. Mommy thinks Winter is impotent, apparently our thoughts are wrong. The proof is that there are now three heroes."

Alexa smiled faintly. "He never told me about his past. It doesn't matter either."

"Yes, you're the future now. So there is no need to think about all that obscure past. Focus on educating your children well. Make them useful children."

Alexa also nodded. "Lexa really hopes to see them grow up. Heard them babbling and called Mommy."

"Mommy's sure you can get through it all. Whatever the case, you guys just open up to each other."

The words of Mrs Winston also hit Alexa.

How would Winter react if I knew I was sick? Is he going to scold me for hiding this from him? Oh, my God, help me talk to him. Please give me a chance to live longer.