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.

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

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

heart, I must declare that Mrs. Melanie is not worthy

inheritance.”

“Yes, I understand. The apartment should be h over to the next party.

you already understand, let m straight to it. Are

gasped. A strange feeling spread through his

Barbara was wide-eyed. Her body moved forward,

the

Mrs. Melanie can pass on

refuse, the inheritance will be transferred to

After a blink, she glanced at Philip who was standing beside. Realizing

I accept the apartment, do I have to live

still the same. You have to live in the apartment and manage it. There can be no

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

nodded. “Exactly

Her nails started to

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

loved ones.

think, Miss Harris? Are you

Her expression raised a question

you mind?” Morris guessed, in disbelief.

answering, Barbara brought her gaze to Philip. The also looked

is it, Baby?” Philip whispered, softly. In his heart, he felt guil because he hoped Barbara would refuse the inheritance.

take that

words. She felt selfish if she forced Philip to

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

opportunity.

the notary’s eyes

Do you know how much the

it must be

gaze turned sad. Her mind

family, sincere friends, and a very

of her lips turned up. “If I moved, I would have to part with them and start over from scratch. I wouldn’t

up the luxury apartment to

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