Chapter 178 - An Unhappy Visit (6)

3 February, Hospital in City T

Matthew immediately observed that his lie was easily accepted by Hou Yi, who from his briefings was a highly astute businessperson. But at the same time, it was obvious that Hou Yi was struggling with his conflicting emotions. On the one hand, he was joyful about the child that was living but conflicted with the grief he felt for the loss of the other child. It was as if he needed to be right beside his wife for his own reassurance. That, Matthew concluded must be clouding his normal sense of judgement.

From an operation perspective, he wanted to talk to the psychiatrists and psychologist that gave special forces advice to see what this would mean if they came across a similar situation in an operational environment. You had to take knowledge from everything you observed to create a knowledge bank that could be drawn upon during operation and for the purposes of intelligence analysis.

Observing the conflicting emotions and the unconscious displays of love and affection between the Hou couple, Matthew wondered if he and Lexi would ever feel not only the unqualified love they had for each other but would know the utter joy of having their own child. Despite everything they had been through over the last few weeks Matthew knew he loved Lexi as much as he ever had, but to her even despite last night he was still public enemy number one. He was aware that he had a long way to go.

Matthew, like Hou Yi observed the interactions between Lexi and Anna, and from his observations they were comfortable with each other. Matthew tuned out from the conversation that was happening, as he could hear Lexi talk about the few weeks after Dominic was born. He so hated that Richard Yao was Dominic's father not him, as it made him feel a total outsider.

What could have been? Also, he did not want to be dominating in the conversation as in the end Anna was Lexi's friend and she did not need to feel that he was controlling everything in her life. Part of Lexi's problems seemed to be that she felt that he was controlling everything in her life. Even though he knew that was not the case, it was clear to Lexi in certain aspects he was doing that, even though it was for her and Dominic's protection and to try and give their relationship a chance.

Matthew however broke out from tuning out from the conversation between Lexi and Anna when he hears Lexi say "Anna, Aaron was a miracle, but he was not with us for long. Remember him for what he was, your son, rejoice in the time that you had with him, mourn him and make sure your other son knows about him. You have a few memories that you will be able to give Jang about the time he had with his twin before his death. For my son, I cannot ever give him that about my first husband, as due to something stupid he did not been with us in the days preceding his death."

Anna, hearing this responded, "How did you get so wise?"

"Anna, while I have not lost a child like you, my first husband died tragically three weeks after Dominic was born. Due to conflict between us, he spent little time with Dominic and that is something that I will regret as I have little to tell Dominic about him. You are not like that." Lexi paused and then continued "Now before we move onto more pleasant topics there are a number of things in that bag, including two christening gowns. I know I told you about them, but so your husband can hear me could I suggest that Aaron is buried in one."

Matthew could hear the sincerity in what Lexi had said and observed Hou Yi struggling not to react. He stood up and moved away from his wife coming back towards him. It appeared not letting his wife see how much the gesture meant was something he needed to so.

As the conversation drifted Hou Yi turned to Matthew and said, "Lexi seems to understand."

"She does. I only know information second hand, but apparently her first marriage was not pleasant, but despite everything she regrets not having the memories of him with Dominic to share. I guess you have those memories so being able to share them is important."

As Matthew observed the scene, he could see Hou Yi turned to his wife, and that a look of reassurance passed between them, before he turned back. "I guess you are right. Little Jang, already seems to be missing his brother, but we have plenty of photographs of the two of them and can share them and our memories of him with Little Jang and any other children we have in the future."

Before Matthew could respond he heard Anna in a very sugary sweet tone say, "Yi darling, I have decided that I need some girl time, and to be realistic I do not want a military officer around me."

Matthew observed Anna had a smirk on her face. She was clearly ready to set him up for an argument. Damn Lawyers, always wanting to have someone they can fight with. But there was no way he was going to do that as it would not only hurt Lexi, but Anna Hou was, if he was realistic with himself, struggling with what had happened over the last couple of days.

"Madam Hou, I will leave my wife with you, as I guess you have had enough of my presence." Turning to Lexi he added "Do not think that means you can leave here without me knowing. The guards that have accompanied us due to the threats will remain outside and escort you to the military base where we are staying tonight in visiting officer accommodation."

Matthew immediately turned and started to leave the room, hearing his wife add "Just you wait Matthew Rong," before laughter followed, from Anna Hou.

Lexi, paused and watched Hou Yi also leave the room, before turning to Anna "You are up to something?"

"Absolutely. That so-called husband of yours is up to something and I want to deal with him for you."

Shaking her head, Lexi laughed and added "You are a true friend."

"Lexi, how many times in the last few weeks have I said, no matter what, I will support and help you. I need to do that more than ever, as it will be something that helps me."

"Anna, I can fight my own battles. You need to focus on you and your family more than my problems."

"Lexi, do not be silly. You know us women can multi-task."

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