CHAPTER 383: CHAPTER 383: HONEY, I’LL MISS YOU

The driver saw Ava come out and immediately got off the car to open the door, but Ava ran so fast that the driver had just gotten out and hadn’t even gone around the front of the car when Ava quickly ran over and got into the car directly.

Because of Ava’s cheerful mood, the car door closed with a loud bang, jolting the driver back to his senses. He hurriedly got back in to start the car.

In just a few moments, the car had left the company entrance.

"Why are you so early today? You’re here ahead of time."

As soon as she got in the car, Ava automatically hooked Poe Vaughn’s arm, snuggled up to him, with a dazzling smile that showed she was genuinely happy.

His arm was hooked, her soft body pressed against him, and simultaneously, the gentle fragrance enveloped him, filling his nostrils.

Poe Vaughn sat there, unmoving, the aura of abstinence seemed unaffected.

"We’re going back to Greenhill Villa today."

His thin lips uttered this low, magnetic sentence, his voice still cold and without a trace of emotion, sounding no different from usual.

But!

Ava had a big reaction upon hearing this, her soft body instantly pulling away from him, even letting go of his arm.

It could be said, it was instant, it was quick.

Poe Vaughn’s eyes moved, he turned his gaze to the momentarily displeased face.

He remained silent.

Because, even if he doesn’t speak, Ava would.

And indeed, that was the case.

"Why are we going back to Greenhill Villa? Didn’t we agree to stay at The Kestrel Apartments for this period? I even go home to cook for you, and I have classes; if we go back now, how am I going to attend classes?"

Yes, attending classes is the main point, cooking is secondary.

Ava said this directly, very angrily. It was agreed, how can you go back on your word?

This threw all her later plans into disarray.

Ava crossed her arms, frowned tightly, and spoke directly, displeased: "Poe Vaughn, you must give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise... otherwise we’ll sleep in separate rooms!"

Ava said this and glared at him with her angry eyes, expressing her disagreement and disapproval of his sudden decision.

And, very firmly.

Poe Vaughn gazed at her sudden anger, completely disregarding his identity, as if he were an ordinary person. He truly was her husband; if she was unhappy, she’d say it directly, unrestrained.

He opened his lips: "I have to go on a business trip tonight."

Ava was originally furious, with her anger continuously rising, ready to explode at any moment.

But upon hearing his short sentence, Ava’s anger instantly vanished, not even a spark remained.

Her hands immediately dropped, bracing on the seat, leaning close to Poe Vaughn, eyes wide in disbelief, saying: "You’re going on a business trip?"

"Really?"

As she said these two sentences, her eyes instantly lit up.

He’s going on a business trip, that’s great!

She won’t have to take care of this ancestor like a stepmother anymore; she can rest for a few days and finally do her own thing well!

This is simply too good!

Ava’s mouth instantly curved into a grin, her current mindset and thoughts could be said to be completely unveiled.

Poe Vaughn watched the joy in her eyes, as if she was finally liberated, and turned to her: "Go home and pack my luggage."

Ava nodded immediately: "Okay, okay, I’ll pack your luggage!"

As a wife, it’s a must.

Ava at once hooked his arm again, her whole body leaning against him, it was very much voluntary.

"Honey, what time is your flight?"

"Where is the business trip to? How long will you be gone? When will you be back?"

Before Poe Vaughn could answer, Ava continued: "Look, your sudden business trip really surprised me. It’s been a long time since you’ve traveled, I’m still not used to it."

"But, I will definitely miss you."

"Without you by my side, I’m sure I’ll be unaccustomed."

The way she said it sounded like she prepared in advance, it flowed smoothly.

And simultaneously, it sounded as fake as it could.

Poe Vaughn was leaning against Ava, his gaze fixed on the scenery ahead, without pulling her into his embrace as he usually would. Yet, he spoke: "Melbourne, uncertain duration."

"Ah... Melbourne..."

Ava’s tone elongated, sounding as though she hadn’t anticipated it, but in her heart, it was like drums beating, her already bright eyes grew even brighter.

Melbourne was a trip abroad, which was fantastic, it would definitely be at least three days, right?

For Ava at this time, having even three days was quite good, if it’s longer, even better.

However, she can’t say that; despite being thrilled now, she’s not forgotten rationality.

Can’t show too much happiness, like she can’t wait for him to leave.

That can’t happen, he would get angry.

He can’t be angry, otherwise, her days won’t be good.

Thinking this, Ava’s expression immediately changed to one of reluctance, her face resting on Poe Vaughn’s chest, hand on his chest, saying longingly: "Melbourne is so far, honey must be gone for several days, right?"

"We haven’t been apart for so long in ages, once hubby leaves, I won’t be able to sleep at night."

Ava said this, wearing a regretful face, as if she really wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.

Poe Vaughn listened to these words, false beyond false, his gaze unchanged, lips opened: "You can go with me."

Ava: "..."

Ava was instantly stunned.

Go with him? What a joke!

She could finally rest a bit, away from him, she’s not even done celebrating, and now tag along?

In her dreams!

Ava rolled her eyes hard in her mind, her face immediately changing to one of teasing: "How could I go with hubby?"

"Hubby’s going for work, what would I do there? I’d only cause trouble for you."

Afraid Poe Vaughn might actually say to let her go along, Ava quickly followed with: "Don’t worry, I’ll stay home and be good, I’m not traveling anywhere now, plus I’ve got training in the daytime and classes at night, every day’s schedule is packed tight."

"I won’t be going anywhere, I’ll be waiting at home for hubby to return."

Saying this, Ava suddenly remembered something and said quickly: "I’ll be waiting at The Kestrel Apartments for hubby to return; during this period, Lauren Howell arranged my class time to be two hours at noon, three hours at night. For evening classes, the teacher comes home to teach me."

"Don’t worry, it’s a female teacher, a different one from yesterday, but both were female, not male."

Ava didn’t forget his strict demand that she not get too close to males.

She’s remembered.

Saying this, Ava cautiously watched Poe Vaughn’s expression, observing his appearance and thoughts.

She absolutely doesn’t want to follow him to Melbourne, that would be trouble.

Poe Vaughn kept his eyes on the road ahead, his deep gaze showing no trace of any peculiarity or difference, as if Ava’s words had sunk into the sea, causing no waves.

However, Ava has some understanding of Poe Vaughn; based on his current behavior, he likely isn’t taking her to Melbourne, right?

As she thought, Poe Vaughn exhaled a low sound from his throat.

Ava instantly smiled, her face buried in Poe Vaughn’s chest: "Honey, rest assured, I’ll definitely miss you when you’re on your trip."

She’s happy now, extremely happy.

Not having to follow him, that’s simply wonderful!

Poe Vaughn speaks very little, especially hearing Ava’s unmistakably cheerful voice; he spoke even less.

How could he not know her thoughts?

Her every little plan, her little calculations, he was fully aware of.

But, he had no way to deal with her.

In a relationship, the one who falls in love first loses at the moment they fall.