288 Vouchers The plane slowly took off . Anastasia gazed out the window at the clouds that seemed almost within reach , her mind drifting away . Her life before the age of twenty - eight had been filled with sweet memories of Edward . But now , from this moment on , Edward would never be a part of her life again . Since neither he nor Thomas loved her . Then she didn't need their love , either . From now on , she would only love herself . Meanwhile , at the largest amusement park in Haishi . A family of three had tried every ride in the park . But no matter what , Edward just couldn't feel happy . He was constantly plagued by a sense of unease , as if something was slipping further and further away from him . Last night , Priscilla had suddenly come down with a high fever . When Thomas found out , he insisted that Edward come along to help take care of her . After her fever finally subsided the next day , Thomas pestered them even more to go to the amusement park . Unable to resist his child's repeated requests , Edward finally gave in . But it wasn't until they were having the most fun that he suddenly realized- Today was Anastasia's birthday ! He was just about to take out his phone to call her and explain , when Priscilla called out to him , " Eddie , Tom is fussing about wanting ice cream . Can you go buy some ? I'll wait here with him , okay ? " Thomas chimed in from the side , " Daddy , go buy ice cream . I want some Edward had no choice but to put down his phone for now . He gently patted Thomas's head and 0.00 % 08.52 Chapter 8 doted on him , saying , " Alright , Daddy will go get it for you . " 288 iVouchers There were a lot of people in line . He waited for a full half hour before it was finally his turn . Looking at the dazzling array of ice cream flavors , Edward blurted out instinctively , " One strawberry , please . " It was only after he spoke that he realized strawberry was Anastasia's favorite flavor . When they were young , she would always pester him to buy her ice cream , and would even mischievously smear it on the corner of his mouth . When did that bright , lively , and always passionate girl become so silent and withdrawn ? Edward was momentarily lost in thought , not even noticing when the ice cream was ready . " Sir , your ice cream . " A girl who recognized Edward pointed at him and whispered to her friend , " Isn't it said that Mr. Copeland loves his wife more than anything ? Why does the woman next to him today not look like his wife ? " " Don't talk nonsense . Everyone in Haishi knows Mrs. Copeland is the apple of his eye . You must be mistaken . " Hearing the gossip behind him , Edward's face turned pale , and even his departing figure seemed to be fleeing in embarrassment . After handing the ice cream to Thomas , he suggested they go home . " Tom , it's getting late . Let's go home . Today is Mommy's birthday , so let's go home and celebrate with her . " But Thomas clung to Priscilla's leg and refused to let go . " No , I don't want to go home . She's not Mommy . I don't want a mute to be my mom . " The kids at kindergarten all made fun of his mom for being mute . He didn't like her at all , and certainly didn't want her to be his mother . But unexpectedly , after he said this , his usually gentle father scolded him for the first time . Edward's face was cold as he reprimanded his son , " Tom , no matter what , she is your mother From now on , you are not allowed to call her mute in front of her " Seeing him still defending Anastasia , a trace of jealousy flashed in Priscilla's eyes . 34.02 % 08.52 : Chapter 8 288 iVouchers Clearly , she was Edward's only true love . She had just been young and naive , arriving a few years too late . Why did he still seem unable to let go of her ? Shouldn't she be the one he loved most ? Was she destined to be a canary kept out of sight for her whole life , a parasitic vine clinging to him ? Priscilla bit her lip , unwilling to accept this fate . But for the sake of the child , she still didn't say anything . Edward noticed the unwillingness on her face and gently reassured her , " Cilla , don't worry . I will give you a proper place in my life . " He would spoil her like the most beloved little princess , and she would always be the pure , white- lotus girl in his heart . If she wished , he would also give her enough money - at least 20,000 dollars - to support her for the rest of her life and set her free . But the position of Mrs. Copeland would always and only belong to Anastasia . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!