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.”

furrowed.

have received news about Mrs. Melanie. I feel sorry for her.

as Philip

heart, I must declare that Mrs. Melanie is not worthy

inheritance.”

The apartment should be h over to the next party. I think

“Since you already understand, let m straight to it.

feeling spread through his heart.

moved forward, lookin at Morris

am the next

Melanie can

you refuse, the inheritance will be transferred to the

blink, she glanced at Philip who was standing beside. Realizing that her lover was trying to hide his anxiety, her

do I have

conditions are still the same. You have to live in the apartment and manage it. There can be no reduction in price

if I’m gone for more than a week, the asset will be transferred?”

nodded. “Exactly right.”

Her nails started to scratch each other.

of luck. However, things had been different. She was no longer the same. Accepting the inheritance meant being separated from Philip and her

loved ones.

do you think, Miss Harris?

expression raised a question mark.

Morris guessed,

to Philip. The also looked at her in

heart, he felt guil because he hoped Barbara would refuse the

I take that

She felt

Harper family. After a

good opportunity. But sorry, I can’t

dropped and the notary’s eyes

refuse it? Do you know how much the apartment is?”

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

Barbara’s gaze turned sad.

sincere friends, and a very caring lover.”

would have to part with them and start over

you gave up the luxury apartment to

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