Between Gwen and Hawk's question and answer session.
Hawk's recovery period extended from twenty days to another seventy days.
Sharon looked at Hawk, who had a serious expression, and then at Gwen, who was smiling but rolled her eyes.
She felt like these two were playing a magical game.
But...
If Hawk could honestly stay put for three months, that would be great.
Because when she first arrived, her task was to keep Hawk settled for a while, if possible.
Initially, Sharon thought this was a difficult task to complete.
But now?
It's done.
Sharon instinctively showed a joyful expression but quickly realized and looked at Gwen, the biggest contributor to this bonus task, with sincere gratitude.
"Thank you."
"You should indeed thank me."
This time, Gwen did not brush off Sharon's gratitude like before but said seriously, "Find time to go shopping with me."
Only she knew how much she sacrificed to support Sharon's work.
But...
Friends are supposed to help each other.
Of course.
Friends can also be teased.
Like Peter.
Originally thought to return with Hawk within a few days, Peter only came back on the first weekend a month after the sophomore year started at Imperial University and New York University.
As the noise from the backyard sounded.
Gwen, in the dining room, perked her ears.
"It seems there's some noise in the backyard."
"Peter."
Still wearing a cast on his left arm and a sling, Hawk, in exchange for Gwen's gentle care, spoke without turning his head.
The next second.
Peter walked in from the backyard, just took off his hood, smiled, about to greet when his eyes fell on Hawk's left arm: "Holy shit, Hawk, you're injured, what happened?"
The Spider Spirit couldn't hide the shock in his eyes.
After all, it was Hawk.
Wow.
On this Earth, someone could actually injure Hawk like this.
After being shocked, Peter immediately followed up with the next question.
"Who did it?"
"Who else, her."
Hawk pointed with his uninjured right hand at his fiancée: "Who else could it be but her."
Peter instinctively looked at Gwen.
"Screw you!"
Gwen, looking at her fiancé who took advantage, rolled her eyes and then changed the topic: "Peter, Hawk has been back for a while, why are you back so late?"
Peter's thoughts churned, although he didn't understand the situation, the spider sense told him not to dwell on Hawk's injury, so he shrugged and followed Gwen's lead, saying, "Felicia had something going on, I was with her."
Upon hearing this, Gwen was first stunned, then her eyes lit up.
She remembered.
Hawk had mentioned before that Felicia was pregnant and the child was Peter's.
Instantly.
Gwen zipped in front of Peter, and before he could react, she had already placed him on the high stool next to Hawk, then returned to her original position, ready to listen intently to gossip, and looked at Peter.
"Felicia, tell us, Peter."
"..."
Peter looked at Gwen's eager eyes and instinctively looked at Hawk by his side.
Currently playing the One-Armed Demon King, Hawk watched Peter with an amused expression: "You wouldn't want Mary to think you were cheating, right?"
Peter looked at Hawk, who acted indifferent, and Gwen with gossip-filled eyes, took a deep breath, and finally understood why his spider sense tingled unpleasantly the moment he landed.
"I shouldn't have come here."
"But you already have."
"Spill it."
Gwen urged Peter, "If Mary finds out, I'll explain for you. I need to understand what's going on, right?"
Her explanation was as flawless as ever, making it impossible to pick faults.
Peter couldn't find any faults either.
Moreover, he really didn't want Mary to misunderstand that he cheated during their relationship.
Of course.
It's not for himself, but for Felicia.
It's okay if he gets misunderstood, but he couldn't drag Felicia into it.
This is Peter.
The inner thoughts of the good neighbor Spider Spirit of New York.
So...
After a moment of silence, despite knowing Gwen wanted gossip, Peter still recounted to Gwen how he and Felicia went to Skull Island, what they experienced, and how they ended up together.
Gwen listened with great interest.
Hawk on the side was also listening.
Although he had heard Peter tell it once, that time wasn't as detailed, at least not as detailed as Peter was now telling Gwen.
Peter wasn't stupid to begin with.
Of course, he knew Hawk just wanted to hear some embarrassing stories about his brother, so he only gave a rough explanation.
But Gwen was different.
Gwen would listen and genuinely help him solve problems, so naturally, to make sure Gwen could help him later, he had to satisfy her gossip craving as much as possible now.
Finally.
Peter took the bottled water that Gwen handed him, fearing he'd get thirsty halfway through telling his story. After taking a sip, he looked at Gwen, "Gwen, now that you know, you have to help me explain to Mary when the time comes."
Gwen smiled and said, "No problem, if I have the chance to meet Mary."
Peter sighed in relief and subconsciously nodded.
The next second.
He reacted and looked up at Gwen with a puzzled expression.
"Have the chance?"
"Of course, Peter, you've been missing for more than half a year."
Gwen said, but she didn't keep Peter in suspense: "After breaking up with you, Mary dated a new boyfriend, whom you know, Thomson. They broke up after the semester ended, and then at the end of last month, Mary went to Los Angeles. Hawk and I were the ones who took her to the airport."
Peter's eyes widened.
"Los Angeles?"
"Yes."
Gwen nodded, "You know Mary's dream, in the past... Anyway, she didn't want to miss this opportunity, so she went."
Peter opened his mouth, listening to Gwen talk about Mary already being in Los Angeles, feeling an indescribable sensation.
At this moment.
The doorbell rang.
Gwen turned her head to glance at the door, then looked at Hawk.
Hawk glanced over, forming words with his lips towards Gwen.
Gwen's eyes lit up again, and she ran to the door, opening it.
Before her eyes.
Felicia, who was four months pregnant when she left Skull Island but barely showed, appeared at the door now with a noticeably bulging belly, wearing loose clothing.
Gwen's gaze fell on Felicia's belly, her mouth slightly open.
Felicia smiled and greeted a surprised Gwen.
"Good evening, Gwen. Is Peter here? I went to Peter's house, Aunt Mei said Peter wasn't back yet, so I figured he might be here looking for Hawk."
"Yes, here, come on in."
Gwen snapped back to reality, nodded, and invited Felicia to come in. She then curiously looked at Felicia's belly and whispered, "When's the due date?"
Felicia smiled, "End of January next year."
Gwen nodded and glanced at Peter who had realized and looked at Felicia, saying, "Peter's really fortunate."
Peter had come to Felicia's side at this point, feeling a bit dazed, "Why are you here?"
Felicia said, "Weren't we supposed to meet at your house tonight? I went there to find you, and Aunt Mei said you weren't back, so I guessed you might be here with Hawk."
Upon hearing this, Peter awkwardly scratched his head, "Sorry, I just got back from school, passed by Hawk's place, and thought to tell him something first. Sorry."
Felicia shook her head, "You should've called, Peter. If I couldn't find you at Hawk's, I'd be worried."
Peter looked at Felicia's serious expression and couldn't help but apologize again.
Hawk and Gwen stood in the dining room, quietly watching the scene unfolding in front of them like an episode from a 'husband training' story.
At this moment.
Felicia looked up at Hawk, and noticed his left arm was hanging, prompting a startled expression.
"Hawk, your left hand..."
"Don't ask."
Hawk shook his head, interrupting Felicia's inquiry.
Felicia opened her mouth, then chuckled and said, "Have you finished catching up with Peter? If not, I'll take Peter away, Aunt Mei is still waiting for him at home."
Hawk didn't hesitate, "Take him, take him."
He dared not let Felicia stay longer, at least not to 'train her husband' in front of them.
He was indifferent.
But Gwen couldn't.
Everyone knows.
Gwen's reputation as the most recognized girlfriend in American comics was due to her being gentle, smart, kind, and understanding.
What if Gwen watched this and ended up learning bad habits from Felicia?
So...
Upon hearing Felicia plan to take Peter away, Hawk nodded immediately, without a second thought.
Felicia chuckled, thanked Hawk, and then said good night to Gwen, leading Peter outside.
Hawk and Gwen stood at the door, watching as Peter nervously acted like a guardian, escorting Felicia to the car, then ran to the driver's seat, forgetting to take off his Spider Battle Armor, started the car, and drove away from Palm Street.
When the car's headlights disappeared, the two returned their gaze.
Gwen and Hawk returned indoors and sighed, looking at Hawk who had sat back on the bar stool, blinking, "Although Mary is my best friend, watching earlier, I suddenly feel that Peter and Felicia are indeed quite suitable."
Hawk looked at Gwen, smiled, and said, "I thought you'd be envious of Felicia being pregnant."
Gwen blinked and then looked at Hawk.
"I am envious, but do you dare make me pregnant now?"
"No, I don't."
Hawk responded decisively.
Despite the engagement and cohabitation, before turning twenty-one, if he got Gwen pregnant, George would come after him.
At this moment, Gwen's phone rang.
Gwen glanced at the caller, raised her eyebrows, looked at Hawk, and answered the phone.
"Hello."
"Gwen, is Hawk next to you? Tell him to hurry to Striated Rock Ghost Town in Alaska. He didn't answer his call; there's energy fluctuation from his Holy Armor detected here..."
"..."