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.

a bigger smile. After Barbara sat down, he continued, “I have received news about

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

a heavy heart, I

inheritance.”

understand. The apartment should be h over to the next party. I think he is much more reliable

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

gasped. A strange feeling spread through

moved forward, lookin at Morris

am the next

Melanie can

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

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

apartment, do I have to

apartment and manage

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

nodded. “Exactly

lowered her gaze. Her nails started to scratch each other.

self would definitely cheer if she got that kind of luck. However, things had been different. She was

loved ones.

think, Miss Harris? Are you

blinked. Her expression raised a question mark.

you mind?” Morris guessed, in disbelief.

brought her gaze to Philip. The also looked at her in surprise.

In his heart, he

take that

her words. She felt selfish if she forced Philip to

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

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

and the notary’s

you know how much the apartment is?”

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

by little, Barbara’s gaze turned sad. Her

got a warm new family, sincere

part with them and

the luxury apartment to

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