Chapter 1923 Camping
Although she took the first antidote today, it was actually a process of trial. The detoxification was not complete. As long as the detoxification was not complete for a day, Joyce’s hanging heart could not be completely relaxed for a day.
She fiercely elbowed Luther in the waist, “What are you thinking about? Be careful of being overheard.”NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.
“What’s there to fear about being overheard? We are a lawful couple. Besides, I haven’t made any excessive demands,” Luther boasted shamelessly, even getting close to Joyce, whispering ambiguously in her ear, “I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait.”
“Get lost,” Joyce blushed and her heart raced, finding it hard to control herself, unable to help but curse.
Aaron saw them coming out of the laboratory and quickly drove the car over.
Joyce and Luther got into the car and headed back home.
These two days happened to be a holiday, and their daily work had been handed over to their subordinates. After finally reuniting as a family, they naturally wanted to enjoy a pleasant holiday.
In the car, Joyce asked, “After this holiday, do you think Alisha needs to go to kindergarten? Or should we let her adapt for a while at home? I’ve been agonizing over this issue for the past two days. What do you think is the best course of action?”
Luther thought for a moment, “I have also considered it. I think it’s better for her to go to kindergarten. It’s the same kindergarten as Anderson’s, so Anderson can help take care of her regularly. Since Alisha was born, she has been in the intensive care unit. After finally waking up, Athena deliberately isolated her. Don’t you think Alisha has already shown some obstacles in social interaction? Except for a few of us, she is uncomfortable when interacting with others and rarely speaks.”
Aaron, driving in the front, subconsciously nodded when he heard this. It was true, he had been in contact with Alisha for some time, but Alisha still didn’t communicate with him, completely different from Anderson.
“I have noticed that, and that is my biggest concern. Her guard is very strong. I can feel that, although she doesn’t say it, Athena’s influence still exists. Especially when she heard Athena using her and saw Athena reaping what she sowed. It has caused harm to her young heart. I am considering whether to involve a psychologist,” Joyce frowned, her expression filled with worry, “If we send her to kindergarten, I’m afraid she won’t adapt. Not being able to communicate with people will make her even more resistant. If we don’t send her to kindergarten, the longer we wait, the harder it will be to change. Both options are very difficult.”
“We can consider involving a psychologist. But I’m afraid she will resist. Otherwise, let’s not dwell on it, let’s just move forward. Let her adapt to kindergarten for a week and then make a decision,” Luther suggested, “I will contact the best psychologist for consultation to see if intervention is needed. I hope that Athena’s influence, whether in behavior or psychology, can be completely erased from Alisha.”
“Okay,” Joyce agreed, “Let’s do as you say.”
They soon returned home.
Alisha came out to greet them, she threw herself into Luther’s arms, very affectionate.
Cecelia watched the scene and sighed, “A daughter is truly a close-knit little cotton jacket, without a doubt.”
She suddenly sighed, “If I hadn’t lost my own daughter, I would have enjoyed this kind of family happiness long ago.”
Joyce immediately hugged Cecelia’s arm, “Mom, don’t bring up the past. It’s never too late. I will always respect and care for you.”
Cecelia patted Joyce’s hand, “No regrets. I am very content now. Seeing all six of you together as a family makes me so happy. Come on, let’s eat. I have prepared a table of delicious food.”
Joyce smiled, “Children with a mother are indeed different.”
Cecelia pushed Joyce playfully, “Go call Anderson down. He’s upstairs playing on the computer.”
“I’ll go,” Luther was about to turn and call for Anderson to come down.
Unexpectedly, Anderson came down by himself, “Grandma, I’m here. I can already smell the aroma of the food, I’m so hungry.”
Cecelia laughed, “It’s all your favorite.”
The family sat down around the dining table, enjoying themselves.
During the meal, Cecelia asked, “Tomorrow is going to be a sunny day, do you want to consider going out for a bit? Actually, this afternoon we can also go out, even though it’s raining outside, we can go indoors, or go shopping. Don’t stay cooped up at home all the time.”
Alisha suddenly murmured, “I want to go shopping.”
Joyce gently patted Alisha, “Okay, take a rest at noon, and then we’ll take you shopping, okay?”
“Ah,” Anderson looked disappointed, “I don’t like shopping. It’s really boring.” He still had lingering memories of Lin Yuyue “forcing” him to go shopping in the past.
Joyce glared at Anderson, “Shopping is also a must for boys. Otherwise, no girls will like you in the future.”
“Hehe,” Anderson rolled his eyes, “Do you think I will lack girls liking me?”
Joyce, “…”
This self-confidence, just like his dad.
“If my brother doesn’t like shopping, we can do something else,” Alisha was very understanding.
“How about watching a movie? A 5D movie,” Luther suggested, “After the movie, we can take you out for ice cream.”
“Okay,” Alisha agreed, clapping her hands happily.
Although Anderson found it uninteresting, it was better than shopping. He reluctantly agreed.
“Alright. After the movie, I can accompany my sister for a bit of shopping,” he assumed a boyish pose and demeanor.
“How about going to the seaside tomorrow?” Luther suggested, “Or, if the rain stops, we can camp outside tonight. When we go shopping later, I will prepare some materials.”
In the past, the word “camping” was like a nightmare for him. But now it’s different. Athena is dead, and the past has been clarified. He no longer has any knots in his heart. He had spent too little time with Joyce and the children in the past, and now he wants to make up for it one by one.
“Wow, that’s great. I love the sea the most,” Alisha was extremely excited, standing directly on the dining chair, dancing and jumping around.
Cecelia smiled, “Alright, sit down quickly, be careful not to fall.”
“I’ll stay home and rest for a while, and look for some ingredients. You go ahead,” Cecelia smiled, indicating that she wouldn’t involve herself too much in the world of the next generation and the children.
“Okay,” Joyce understood. She glanced out the window. In the summer, as soon as the sun came out, everything would dry quickly. It looked like they could relax tonight. Such happy days were once a luxury. Now that all the dangers have finally been resolved, body and mind can finally relax.
“Great, I’ve never been camping before,” Anderson jumped off the chair, “I’m done eating. I’m going to see what needs to be prepared. I want to bring my computer, and my slingshot. What else do I need? Let me think about it.”
Before he finished speaking, Anderson had already run off, his figure disappearing from view.
Joyce and Luther smiled at each other. The happiness of their children was their greatest comfort.