Chapter 51 The Intriguing Call

The ringtone echoed through the air.

Harriet had no idea who could be calling at this hour.

‘Could it be Molly?’ She wondered.

She noticed Delbert’s frown and the subtle displeasure that flashed across his face.

Unable to snatch the phone from him, she cautiously spoke up.

“Delbert, my phone is ringing.”

Delbert stared intently at the caller ID, the name “Vernon” shining brightly.

After a moment of silence, a dark smile curled on his lips.

“It’s Vernon calling. Would you like to answer?”

His eyes held a mysterious glint, leaving her unsure of his true intentions.

He seemed to be hinting that if she dared to answer the call, he would smash the phone.

he jealous?’ Harriet wondered but soon

and pouted at him, throwing the

you say?”

cute round face

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as you like.”

her the phone, trying to

took the phone with her plump hands. Disappointment flickered in

she looked up again, she was

you don’t like it, I won’t answer it.”

the call and turned off her

she foolishly

of all worries. ‘How could you be so adorable?’

hung up the phone.

arms, her pleading smile melting any remaining tension.

over, intending to play with its master. Witnessing this scene, it wagged its tail

felt torturous. Negotiating with others at the table had never been

sense my anger?’ He

him affectionately. The slight mistiness around her eyes was

“I’m not angry.”

Harriet’s nose, his Adam’s apple

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