343 A lifetime of luck

He opened the car door for her and after gently helping her in, he carefully closed the door and circled the car to enter the driver's side. 

When he started the engine and started driving at a speed that a snail could beat, she almost burst into laughter from his dramatics. "Why are you driving so slowly?" She asked even though she could already guess the answer. 

Sure enough, came the anticipated response, "I am being extra careful." 

"But driving at normal speed wouldn't cause any danger." She chuckled. 

"Oh." He increased the speed, but the so-called speeding up was only slightly different from walking. 

She sighed and let him do as he pleased. She wouldn't be able to convince him anyway and besides, he was still new to being a father and was still tensed up. He would be more relaxed with time. 

…

Thanks to their sluggish speed, it was already 9 pm by the time they arrived at their destination.