Eleanor Hollis rubbed her eyes, seeing the adoring look in Marcus’s eyes, her lips curved into a smile, and she reached out to ruffle his hair. "Did you have fun at your classmate’s birthday party? Wash your hands first, then come and eat." Orıginal content can be found at 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 Marcus quickly nodded and ran towards the kitchen. Hugo Quinn noticed she looked unwell and quickly approached, reaching out to check her forehead. There was no fever, why was she ? "Still want to sleep?" He said worryingly, thinking about calling a doctor to check her. But Eleanor quickly stopped him and shook her head. "I know my own body, it’s nothing, probably haven’t rested well lately, and coupled with what happened today, maybe can’t accept it psychologically." Hugo nodded and gently led her to sit down. Marcus had also finished washing his hands, ran out from the kitchen, and sat beside Eleanor. "Mommy, are you free this week? Take me to the aquarium, I heard there’s a huge one in Serenford where you can see lots of fish." Before Dad had his accident, he mentioned it, but because of what happened on the island, no one took him, and it had been postponed until now. Eleanor glanced at Hugo, wanting to know if he was free. Hugo was helpless, he’s really busy lately, couldn’t find the time, but seeing Marcus’s hopeful look, he frowned. Marcus immediately smiled happily and offered Hugo a dish with his chopsticks. In the evening, Eleanor received a picture on her phone, a gruesome image resembling a car accident scene. She frowned and deleted the picture. But after a few minutes, a dozen more pictures came through, each one bloodier and more horrific. She disgustedly blocked the number, but the other person didn’t give up, instead using another number to send them. "Is that woman at the hospital too idle?" She said through gritted teeth, blocking the new number as well. Hugo was sitting beside her, and those photos were quite unpleasant, he took her phone, removed the card, and threw it into the trash bin. "I’ll replace your card tomorrow to avoid being harassed by such an unsavory woman." Eleanor chuckled, but thinking about that woman’s identity, her face slowly stiffened. "She’s Alice Warren’s younger sister, the police station called today about it; no wonder she hates me so much. In her view, Alice is in prison because of me." Hugo held her and rubbed his chin against her head. As for how Hugo handled it, Eleanor didn’t know, but next time she went to the hospital, that woman was gone, seemingly disappeared from Serenford, and no one knew where she went. Eleanor got a brief respite, at least without constantly worrying about that woman’s revenge. Time swiftly passed to the weekend, Marcus knocked on their door early in the morning, saying he was ready to go to the aquarium. Hugo checked the time, it was only six o’clock, estimating that the place wouldn’t even be open yet. "Dad, Mommy, get up." Marcus was still calling out from outside. Hugo’s face turned dark, he got up to open the door. "Go back and sleep for two more hours, otherwise we’re not going today." Marcus’s face showed a hint of grievance, but faced with Hugo’s stern demeanor, he reluctantly returned to his room. Eleanor had already heard their conversation, seeing Hugo get back into bed and embrace her. "Why are you so stern with him? Kids love to play." Hugo’s eyes were full of disdain; ever since the boy returned to normal, he talked more and more. He shamelessly thought that the previously withdrawn Marcus was quite nice, at least well-behaved. "Ignore him, it’s only six, we can sleep for two more hours." Eleanor nodded and drifted back to sleep. She really couldn’t blame him; ever since Hugo indulged himself, every day he forgot what restraint was. Whenever there’s time, he’d relish those moments with her, especially wanting her to stay in bed all weekend. It’s exhausting. A woman’s stamina naturally isn’t as good as a man’s, and this man seemed more energetic by the day, while she felt like she was being drained by a monster, knowing nothing but to sleep all day. Luckily, work wasn’t busy recently, with not much coming her way daily. Otherwise, she’d embarrassingly fall asleep at work, and that would be too humiliating. Two hours later, Marcus came to their door again, but this time his knocking was much gentler, and he didn’t call Hugo’s name, because his father was truly fierce when angry; calling for Mommy was more reliable. "Mommy, are you up yet? We’re going to the aquarium." Eleanor found it amusing, glancing lightly at Hugo, seeing this man had scared him so much he didn’t want to call him anymore. Hugo raised an eyebrow and couldn’t help but smile too; this little rascal knew to approach Eleanor. "Alright, we’re up now. Marcus, you go downstairs first, we’ll be right down." Eleanor responded, quickly nudging Hugo. "Hurry up and get up, don’t make the child wait long. He seems excited to go to the aquarium." Hugo turned over, pulling her down and kissing her, then let go. Eleanor wiped the saliva off her face and quickly got out of bed, heading to the bathroom. After they tidied up, they went to the living room. Marcus was wearing a backpack today and had prepared a hat. Seeing them, he smiled and took off his hat. "Were you busy making a baby? Why so late?" This question made Eleanor’s face turn red, she helplessly glared at him. "Who taught you these things?" "The chubby kid in class said it, if you don’t see Mom and Dad for a long time, they must be secretly making a little brother or sister for us." His gaze was innocent, making the two adults even more awkward. Hugo stepped forward and lightly tugged his ear. "Too clever for your own good. Hurry up and eat, then go to the aquarium." Marcus wore a knowing expression and immediately went to the dining table. He was now contemplating whether he wanted a sister or a brother, if it were a brother, he could give him toys to play with. But a sister seemed very sweet and cute, probably more fun than a brother. "Dad, Mommy, I won’t mind if you have another child, it’s not fun with just me alone at home." Eleanor blushed at his words, clearing her throat. "Let’s eat first, we have no plans for that at the moment." "You don’t want kids?" Hugo suddenly turned, his eyebrows furrowed, he actually really wanted Eleanor to have another child; the house would be even livelier.