“…You are missing the point! Stop teasing me!” I cried out before I laughed.

“Hahaha! You’re really fun to tease,” Edward said as he started laughing along with me.

“Stop it, Edward!” I yelled at him jokingly.

“My work is fine. I can manage. There is nothing for you to worry about. If I’m required to be there in person; then I will be. Just trust my judgement, ok?” Edward explained. For once since this conversation started, he was answering me seriously.

“Ok…if you say so…” I mumbled, only half convinced.

However, I had to take his word for it and leave it at that. I admit it still felt...