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.

After Barbara sat down, he continued, “I have received news

her expression cold. However, as soon as Philip rubbed her shoulder, she blinked. “Thank you,

because of her condition, with a heavy heart, I must declare that

inheritance.”

be h over to the

you already understand, let m straight to it. Are you willing

strange feeling

Her body moved

the

that Mrs. Melanie can pass on the inheritance

in unforeseen circumstances. If you refuse, the inheritance will be transferred to

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

I accept the apartment, do I have

are still the same. You have to live in the apartment and manage it. There can be no reduction in price or quality in three consecutive months.”

sighed heavily. “And if I’m gone for more than a week, the

nodded. “Exactly right.”

gaze. Her nails started to scratch each other.

However, things had been different. She was no longer the same. Accepting the inheritance

loved ones.

do you think, Miss Harris?

expression raised a question mark.

Morris guessed, in disbelief.

brought her gaze to Philip. The

it, Baby?” Philip whispered, softly. In his heart, he felt guil because

I take that apartment-”

held back her words. She felt

between her and the Harper family. After a quick sigh, she looked back

good opportunity. But sorry,

jaw dropped and the

refuse it? Do you know how much the

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

turned sad. Her mind wandered.

a warm new family, sincere friends, and

I moved, I would have to part

luxury apartment

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