Journey to Happy Ending

Chapter 1639 Kevin's Return (Part Two)

Leena's next question was a surprise. "Mom, can I ask you something? How do you like foreigners?"

Claire would be marrying a foreigner, so Leena wanted to find out her mom's attitude about the matter.

"Oh? And why the sudden interest in foreigners?" Shannon retorted. She was puzzled by the question.

"Oh, nothing. I was just curious," Leena quickly replied. However, she refused to say why she asked

the question.

"Well, I do have my thoughts about them. In my opinion, they have their advantages. Foreigners are

independent, but they also have weaknesses. Sometimes, I feel that they are not very serious when it

comes to relationships. If I were dating a foreigner, I don't think I'd feel safe. Of course, that's just my

personal view. Maybe, I've based my opinions on those television dramas. But, I'm not quite sure as to

how genuine they are in reality." She didn't know many foreigners, so Shannon's views about them

were also limited.

Slightly disappointed by the response, Leena said, "I understand." But Shannon's words did little to

comfort her. All she could think about was Claire. 'Poor Claire. She doesn't know that she'll be facing a

big problem. It seems that Mom doesn't like foreigners that much, ' Leena thought.

"Is there something you're not telling me? Why ask such a weird question?" Shannon probed.

Pondering over the strange question, Shannon didn't believe Leena asked her for no reason. Her

instinct told her Leena was hiding something from her.

"Honestly, Mom, it's just chitchat. There's nothing to tell," the new mother replied. She knew it was a

weak excuse and that her reply was insincere. But Leena felt she needed to speak to Claire soon to

warn her about this possible obstacle.

Stormy weather worsened conditions in the remote place where Kevin and his team were assigned.

That was why communication signals were weak. Aside from this, he and his men had little access to

clean water and adequate food rations.

He had been asked to join an international assignment to hunt and arrest a criminal group. The mission

was dangerous because they were up against elite fighters, who were well-trained in detection and

anti-detection operations. It was not an easy task to take all of them down at one time.

Kevin and his team were able to trace the gang. But they wasted a lot of time doing so because they

were unfamiliar with the area. Unfortunately, they missed the best opportunity to arrest them, and they

ended up being lured to a thinly populated area.

It was a week of lying in wait for the gang that they traced to a rain forest. Kevin's team easily had the

advantage when they started. But things changed, and the tables had turned. It was too late when they

realized their enemies were not a small-scale criminal gang, but highly-trained men with rich combat

experience. The members used a brilliant strategy to set a trap for Kevin and his men, luring them to

the horrible place where they were stuck now. There was nothing Kevin's team could do now but wait.

And it annoyed them that their efforts were all in vain.

Throughout the operation, Kevin thought about Leena. He mentally shook himself to set aside thoughts

about his wife in the meantime. Only with a clear mind could he complete their task successfully. Kevin

knew he was risking his life fighting against desperados. He could end up dead from the enemy's

bullets if he became distracted.

He knew it was nearly time for Leena to give birth. And Kevin's being away for the childbirth must make

Leena very sad. Did she miss him as much as he missed her? Or was the baby taking up all her time

and energy that she no longer had time to remember her husband?

The real world was very harsh. Kevin and his men had to endure endless mosquito bites in the

rainforest. Other than insects, they had to be aware of venomous creatures like serpents that lurked

there. Even though they were all well-armed, some of the men still got hurt and left the team. In order

not to be kicked out, Kevin forced himself to stay focused all the time.

Kevin's team and their enemies were locked in a face-off. On Day Ten, the thugs finally gave up,

unable to endure the harsh conditions. They began to move, giving Kevin and his men the chance to

strike back. It had been a very long wait, but patience worked to their advantage.

The fighting was fierce. Many from the gang were ex-servicemen. They had combat skill and tactics.

And more importantly, they knew how to hide.

In a crackdown campaign, there would be injuries and casualties from both sides. Kevin was among

those that were hurt. A bullet grazed his shoulder, but fortunately, he was quick to react and avoided

being directly shot. Otherwise, he would be lying in a gurney, waiting for surgery.

The mission took two weeks to complete. Almost every member of the army was hurt in varying

degrees. They were all a mess. But what was important was they carried out their task successfully.

They neutralized the criminal group and arrested their boss at the same time.

When Kevin finally returned to S City, it was past midnight. The familiar scene that greeted him was

that of street lights casting shadows on surrounding buildings. It made him extremely excited to be

home where he would see his beloved family.

Carefully, he opened the door. Everything was quiet inside. Everyone was tucked in bed and enveloped

by sweet dreams.

Slowly, he walked up the stairs guided by a dim light. To his surprise, the lights were still on in his

bedroom. Was his wife waiting for him?

Pushing the door open carefully to avoid making any sound, the smell of breast milk welcomed him.

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But his attention was quickly drawn to the baby playing by himself. He found a little baby boy in the

crib, waving its arms and legs. The little human being was enjoying himself quietly. When he felt

Kevin's presence, the infant had no reaction. Kevin might be his father, but he was a stranger. Baby

Richard started to giggle, and Kevin was so touched seeing this little man.

Was this baby his son? Everything felt surreal for Kevin. He bent down and reached out to touch his

round pink cheeks. It all became real for him when he felt the baby's warm breath brush his hand. It

was not a dream. This was reality.

Richard seemed to appreciate his father's touch. He became more excited and pedaled in the air with

pudgy legs to welcome Kevin. The baby, already two weeks old, didn't understand what was happening

but felt a connection.

"Hey there! Daddy's here. Come here, boy," Kevin crooned softly. Carefully, he reached out, trying to

hold the baby in his arms clumsily. It frightened, yet at the same time, excited him. The baby was so

small and delicate. Kevin was afraid he might hurt him.

Suddenly, he heard Leena. "Kevin? Is that you?" She had been roused by the baby's giggling. Leena,

still groggy from sleep, saw a man standing beside the crib and called out to confirm it was Kevin.

He turned around and looked straight into her eyes. He walked toward her, closing the gap between

them. Leena rushed into his tight embrace. Silence and human contact spoke volumes more than

words could.

"I'm sorry, darling, for making you suffer so much," Kevin whispered. "Thank you so much," he said,

while raining kisses on Leena's face and neck. He couldn't believe he was finally home and his wife

was in his arms.

"Hey, stop that! You're tickling me," she said breathlessly. "The beard," Leena said, while pushing at his

face slightly. She shrank back because she found his beard too itchy.

"Is it now?" Kevin teased her. "How about this?" he murmured as he continued to kiss her neck. Leena

struggled. "No, Kevin. Stop it. Richard is staring at us."