Edward received Millicent's text just as he was about to reach the airport. His anxiety spiked and he pedalled even faster.
"I'll be there in a few minutes. Please buy me some time," Edward replied. Time had never passed so slowly before and the road to the airport felt endless.
"Okay," Millicent replied.
However, there was only so much she could do to stall Irene. If Edward didn't arrive at the airport in time, everything would've been for nought.
"Alright guys, I should go check in," Irene said. There were less people in the queue to check in, so she stood up. Reluctant as she was, she needed to stick to her decision.
"Okay. Irene, let me carry your baby for you. It'll be more convenient that way," Millicent said, trying to stall. Like this, Irene would need to come to get her baby
