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. “To

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

soon as Philip rubbed her shoulder, she blinked. “Thank

of her condition, with a heavy heart, I must

inheritance.”

the next party. I think he is

straight to it.

strange feeling spread through

Her body moved forward,

the

Harper wrote that Mrs. Melanie can pass

unforeseen circumstances. If you refuse, the inheritance will be

blink, she glanced at Philip who was standing beside. Realizing that her lover

the apartment, do I

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

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

nodded. “Exactly

her gaze. Her nails started to scratch

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

loved ones.

do you think, Miss Harris? Are you willing?”

expression raised

mind?” Morris

to Philip. The also looked at her in surprise.

heart, he

take that

felt selfish if she forced Philip to

family. After a quick sigh, she looked back at

good opportunity. But sorry, I can’t accept it.”

jaw dropped and the

refuse it? Do you know

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

Barbara’s gaze turned sad. Her

warm new family, sincere friends, and a

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

luxury

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