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. “To me?”

on a bigger smile. After Barbara sat down, he continued, “I have received news about Mrs. Melanie. I feel sorry for her. I

as soon as Philip rubbed her shoulder, she blinked. “Thank you, Mr. Morris.”

“And because of her condition, with a heavy heart, I

inheritance.”

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

smile turned warm. “Since you already understand, let m straight to it. Are you willing to accept the apartment, Miss Har

feeling spread through

Her body moved forward, lookin

the

Melanie can

refuse, the inheritance

beside. Realizing

do I have to

same. You have to live in the apartment and manage it. There can be no reduction in price or quality in

if I’m gone for more than a week, the asset will

“Exactly

nails

of 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?”

blinked. Her expression raised a

you mind?” Morris

of answering, Barbara brought her gaze to Philip.

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

take that apartment-”

words. She felt selfish if she forced

Harper family. After a quick sigh, she looked back at

have this good opportunity. But

jaw dropped and the notary’s eyes

it? Do you know

“All I know is that it must

Barbara’s gaze turned sad. Her

new family, sincere friends, and a very caring lover.”

of her lips turned up. “If I moved, I would have to part with them and start over from scratch. I wouldn’t necessarily be as happy as I am now.”

gave up the luxury apartment to live with

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