Edward and Jian Xi exchanged a look, then simultaneously turned to look out the window. Sitting between them was a Little Pumpkin…
The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.
The rain was heavy, everything within sight was a hazy sheet of white. In the car, the only sound was Little Pumpkin sucking on his fingers, smack, smack—
After being awkward for a while, Jian Xi drew back her gaze and said to Edward, "How have you been these four years?"
Whew! She finally showed a little concern.
Even though this concern was still something Little Pumpkin had fought for on his behalf, Edward was very happy. "Not bad, you know, same old! Didn't go out much, just stayed in my old nest, bored out of my mind."
"Mm." Jian Xi indicated she'd received the information.
Then they had nothing more to say.
To ease the awkwardness, Edward took the initiative to play with Little Pumpkin. "What's your name?"
