Win My Husband Over to Find My Child
Chapter 422: Their Temporary Farewell

Chapter 422: Their Temporary Farewell

’I don’t wanna leave ah.’

Refraining from sighing out loud, Calix quietly looked at the lady sleeping by his side. Still deep in slumber, Leslie’s figure was softly illuminated by the orange glow of the underbed lights.

Calix had just woken up. The wall clock pointed to a quarter to five in the morning, fifteen minutes before the alarm should ring. The hours of his leaving drew closer.

Instead of continuing to sleep, Calix simply lay on the bed with Leslie in his arms. He wished to cherish the last minutes he had with her even though she was still in her slumber.

’Will you miss me when I’m away?’

Curling his lips into a smile, Calix inwardly laughed at himself for thinking of such a question. One thing was for sure, he would deeply miss her. Of course, this included their adorable little princess.

Wrapped by the tranquility of the dawn, Calix’s eyes traced the details on Leslie’s face.

He softly tapped his index finger on her right cheek, feeling the warmth of her breath fanning the base of his neck. Her familiar floral scent lingered on the tip of his nose.

’Sweetheart.’

A chuckle escaped Calix’s lips as he recalled the precious heart-to-heart moment he and Leslie shared last night. For some reason, he felt the gap between them shrank further.

’My sweetheart.’

Calix’s sparkling eyes resembled the dawn skyline outside. Tightening his arms around her frame, he pulled Leslie closer. He smiled when she unconsciously encircled his waist and buried her face in his chest.

His business trip had yet to start but, Calix had already envisioned what he hoped to do with Leslie and Calliope once he returned.

First thing first, their family outing to the chocolate museum[01]. Their little daughter had expressed her desire to visit one. Most likely, they would have a staycation at a hotel nearby.

Calix reluctantly left the bed once five o’clock struck, heading to the washroom. He purposely didn’t switch on the main lights of the bedroom, unwilling to disturb Leslie’s sleep.

But...

His lady was already awake by the time he stepped out of the washroom.

"It’s still early ah," Calix sat on the edge of the bed, smilingly watching Leslie rubbing her eyes, "Why don’t you sleep more?"

"...you’ll go soon," Leslie blinked a few times, seeing Calix’s figure in a bathrobe outlined by the underbed lights, "Go and get ready. You’ll be late."

"Hehe, after I get my morning hug."

Still sitting on the edge, Calix bent down to embrace Leslie. The coolness of his skin after the shower seeped into hers. Soft laughter slipped out between his lips when she returned his hug.

"I really don’t wanna go."

Calix’s whisper earned chuckles from Leslie. She gently stroked his back, running one palm from the slightly damp bathrobe to his hair. The familiar minty scent of his softened the smile on her lips.

"Hehe, get ready ah. Don’t just stay here."

Calix pretended to pout as he pulled away from the laughing Leslie. The echo of her giggles rang in the quiet bedroom. She playfully patted the left side of his face.

"I’ll go to my room for a bit before returns here, en?"

Leslie wanted to freshen herself. She planned to send Calix off to the door soon.

Helping Leslie to sit up, Calix asked, "Wanna me to send you there?"

"It’s fine. Mrs. Su is here if I need help," replied Leslie, stroking Calix’s wrist.

"Okay..."

Albeit reluctant, Calix let Mrs. Su accompany Leslie back to her bedroom. He quickly resumed getting ready. Logan had already texted him, saying the car would wait at the front porch before six.

Calix opted for a round-neck cream T-shirt, pairing it with a set of navy blue suit. He would do his work remotely during the long flight.

"Everything’s ready, I guess. My passport... ah, it’s here."

Calix did a final check before grabbing the suitcase. Without waiting for Leslie to return to his bedroom, he carried the luggage along as he headed to her chamber. The clock pointed to five-forty in the morning.

"Poppy hasn’t woken up, en?"

Putting the suitcase outside Leslie’s bedroom, Calix’s eyes wandered to Calliope’s chamber across the hallway. The quietness indicated the little dumpling was still sleeping.

Calix smiled in helplessness. He knocked once before entering Leslie’s bedroom. He found her inside the ensuite wardrobe, sitting opposite the vanity mirror.

"...you showered already?" asked Calix, staring at the refreshed Leslie in a lilac summer dress.

"Hehe, just a quick one," Leslie chuckled, her cheeks flushed red. She slowly stood up from the stool chair, "Is it the time already?"

Leslie knew Calix would head to the airport at six but, she still wondered if he needed to go earlier. She tried not to show the sadness from parting—albeit temporarily—on her face.

"...en?"

Blinking, Leslie had just realized she was already in Calix’s embrace. The man’s sturdy arms steadily supported her frame as she stood without any equipment.

"Sweetheart, I’ll miss you."

Calix’s whisper resonated above Leslie’s head before the sound reached her heart. Pursing her lips, she buried her face into his chest while returning his hug.

"I think you’ve told me that before."

Calix chuckled once he heard Leslie’s muffled response. He ran his left hand through her silky hair, watching the locks slip from his fingertips.

Taking in his familiar scent, Leslie whispered, "I’ll miss you too, honey."

More laughter escaped Calix’s lips. Slightly pulling away from Leslie, he gently tapped a finger on her lower lip. A soft light glinted in his eyes.

"My sweetheart, may I get a goodbye kiss?"

Blinking, Leslie’s cheeks pinkened. She unconsciously pressed her lips before nodding, almost biting the tip of Calix’s finger. The redness of her cheeks grew a shade deeper.

Under Calix’s stunned gaze, Leslie pulled his head down before brushing her lips against his. She lightly chewed his lower lip before releasing it.

"Isn’t that enough?" asked Leslie teasingly, her tone bashful.

"You know it’s not enough," Calix whined.

"Hehehe..."

Leslie’s chuckles were swallowed by Calix. The lovebirds shared more passionate kisses as their parting drew closer.

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