Edward was polite to Cassandra, but he was also quiet. She had a window seat on the plane, so she turned her head to look out the window. Edward passed the time by reading the newspaper.

Edward said he wanted to stop at the gift shop after they landed and got their bags to get something for their daughter.

"You're trying to spoil her," she said to him.

"No, I was trying to give her what I can give to her since have a few years to make up and become a good father for her," he replied as Cassandra stayed silent, feeling guilty for him. Edward chose a stuffed...