S2 69. Barbara’s Choice

“No.” Barbara quickly covered her mouth with her left hand. “If my lips were swollen, they would actually look worse.”

Philip raised an eyebrow. “Lipstick can make lips swollen? I just

found out.”

Barbara froze. “Lipstick?”

“What’s in your imagination?”

While Philip smiled, Barbara glanced in another direction. Her chin twitched, waiting for her brain to come up with a defense.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Barbara was silently grateful for the interruption. Quick as lightning, she turned around and exited the toilet. However, when she saw the man who came with the nurse, she froze again.

“Mr. Morris?” Barbara sighed softly.

Morris nodded. “Good afternoon, Miss Harris. You seem well.”

At that moment, Philip appeared from the same door. Seeing him Morris smiled faintly.

“Oh, sorry to interrupt you guys.”

The blush on Barbara’s cheeks became more obvious. “It’s not wh you think, Mr. Morris. He was just helping me put the zipper up.” Sh nodded reassuringly.

The nurse there spontaneously covered up laughter. Morris also chuckled.

“Even if it’s what I imagine, that’s fine. You two make a great couple. Philip is really full of surprises.”

Barbara’s lips pursed. She glared at Philip secretly. However, the man stepped forward carefree.

“Please sit down, Mr. Morris. You must have something important to

discuss.”

While the nurse was allowed to leave the room, Morris took the sofa that Philip had pointed to.

“Thank you. I really need to convey something regarding the will to Miss Harris.”

brows furrowed.

sat down, he continued, “I have received news about Mrs. Melanie. I feel

her expression cold. However, as soon as Philip

I must declare that Mrs. Melanie is not worthy of

inheritance.”

to the next party. I think he

to it. Are you willing to accept

gasped. A strange feeling

moved forward,

the next party?”

Mrs. Melanie can

you refuse, the inheritance will be transferred to the

who was standing beside. Realizing that her lover was trying to hide his anxiety, her

apartment, do I have

conditions are still the same. You have to live in the apartment and manage

heavily. “And if I’m gone for more than a week, the asset will be transferred?” she asked

nodded. “Exactly right.”

nails started to

luck. However, things had been different. She was no longer the same. Accepting the inheritance meant being separated

loved ones.

think, Miss Harris? Are you willing?”

expression raised a question mark. “I….”

Morris

her gaze to Philip. The also looked at

whispered, softly. In his heart, he felt guil because he hoped Barbara

I take that

her words. She felt

family. After a quick sigh, she looked

good opportunity. But sorry,

the notary’s

know how

“All I know is that it must be very expensive. But, I’m

gaze turned

sincere friends, and

moved, I would have to part with them and start over from scratch. I wouldn’t necessarily be as happy as I am now.”

the luxury apartment to live with

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