S2 81. On the Cloud Nine

“By the way, what do we have for breakfast?” Barbara asked awkwardly.

Philip’s heart tingled knowing that she was shy. After putting the glass on the table, he sat next to Barbara. “Are you hungry?”

Barbara swallowed hard. Philip’s tone was too teasing.

“Not really. It’s just that there are no servants here, and I’ve never cooked before. If we want to prepare breakfast, shouldn’t we start cooking earlier?”

“So, you want to cook for me?”

Barbara looked around, trying to suppress her nervousness. But apparently, she was getting more and more flustered. The silence seemed to remind her that there were only the two of them there.

“Y-yes, but you have to be patient. The results may not be tasty.”

Hearing Barbara stammer, Philip felt even more amused. “I don’t mind if your cooking isn’t delicious, but unfortunately… there’s nothing in the refrigerator.”

Barbara’s eyes widened. Her mouth gasped. “Then, should we just order food delivery?”

Suddenly, Philip shifted closer. Barbara’s back suddenly became straighter.

“To be honest,” Philip whispered, “I’m already hungry. I’m used to having breakfast early. If I could, I’d eat now.”

Barbara glanced briefly. Catching Philip’s gentle gaze, her cheeks turned red. “Then what should we do?”

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Philip smiled faintly. Slowly, he moved closer to Barbara. “I don’t know what we should do either. Do you have a solution?”

Barbara swallowed hard. Her lips started to tremble. “I-I….”

“Should we take a shower now?”

Barbara’s eyes widened even more. “Take a shower?”

Philip nodded innocently. “To be fresher. Your brother and his wife always do that. They take a shower first before-”

“We’re not married, Philip. We’re not husband and wife.”

“Before breakfast,” Philip finished his sentence in a low tone. After a blink, he furrowed his brows. “I was planning to take you to eat at the 24-hour cafe across the street. As far as I know, the place is quiet and good for privacy. What are you thinking?”

Barbara was stunned. “Oh, I thought….”.

Her face was like a boiled crab. Unable to hold back the turmoil in her chest, she got up from the couch. “Well then, let’s meet in 30 minutes. I’ll get prepared.”

However, just as she was about to take a step, Philip grabbed her wrist. Her heart instantly skipped a beat.

you want?”

and cupped her cheek. The girl increasingly

helpless.

wanted to tell you that this morning felt like a dream for me. I always dreamed

cloud nine. Her heart felt light, as if there were no more problems weighing her down. And, when Philip

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back of her hand, she felt like she

world.

I will be greeted by your

her lip. Her eyes filled with tears. “You sound like you’re proposing to

proposal ring in his

you looking forward to

how to answer. Feeling exasperated, Philip kissed her forehead.

shower, while I still have some self-control. After that, let’s

movements, she returned to her room. Philip couldn’t look away at all until the door blocked

I use?”

his eyes.

read the incoming mes the curve of his lips stretched perfectly.

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immediately put on her make-up. dress she wore was simple, but beautiful.

perfume, and other equipment were put in there. However, when she reached

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Barbara who was selfish and greedy. About a disobedient daughter

suffered.

I continue

the words of the twins

not your fault, Auntie. You don’t need to feel

don’t have to bear all this alone. It was just a

will only get more complicated. We will all

her mind. Little by little, her face

I deserve to be happy too.”

at her phone. After a brief silence, she put

Philip wait too

filling her lungs with courage,

Her smile no longer held back. However, as soon as she left

stunned. Louis and Emily’s bright

“Auntie!”

two toddlers ran and

you, Auntie? Are you getting

you,

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Frank and Kara waved at

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