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

news about Mrs. Melanie. I feel sorry for her. I hope she will

Philip rubbed her shoulder,

heart, I

inheritance.”

to the next party. I think he is much more reliable to

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

strange feeling spread through

Barbara was wide-eyed. Her body moved forward,

the

wrote that Mrs. Melanie can pass on the inheritance

refuse, the inheritance will

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

do I have to live

the apartment and manage it. There can be no reduction in price or quality in

more than a week, the asset will be transferred?” she

“Exactly

nails

luck. However, things had been different. She was no longer

loved ones.

think, Miss

expression raised a question mark.

Morris

gaze to Philip.

his heart, he felt guil because he hoped Barbara would

take that

her words. She felt selfish if she forced Philip to

and the Harper family. After a quick

this good opportunity. But sorry, I can’t

dropped and the

you know how

must be very expensive. But, I’m just starting a new

turned sad. Her

a warm new family, sincere friends, and a

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.”

you gave up the luxury apartment

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