Chapter 172

Harriet appeared to ponder for a moment before naively saying, ” Milton wanted to give me 5% of the Carlson Group’s shares, but I declined.”

“Is that all?” Delbert’s eyes flickered.

‘Didn’t Milton mention anything else?’ He wondered.

“Yes.” Harriet nodded emphatically.

Delbert seemed to relax, and he pulled her into a tight embrace.

She looked up, dazed by his affectionate gaze.

He gently lifted her and positioned her on his lap.

Then, Harriet heard Delbert whisper in her ear, “If you want those shares, they’re yours. You don’t need to worry about my feelings.”

He didn’t want her to make sacrifices for his sake.

And through that, he could tell that Milton was testing both Harriet

and himself.

Alt

power, he

Delbert as

don’t want those shares. I only want you,”

you too,”

gently laid her on the bed, his captivating eyes quietly watching

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what happens, I’ll always be by your side to protect

City Hospital, as night fell, the atmosphere

been unwrapped from its bandages, and Bessie had stayed by

another, she felt profound heartache

by Lula not only disfigured Nora but also caused her to lose her first child. The doctor even told Bessie that Nora’s womb was severely damaged, and she might never be able

it to the police because Vernon threatened her with

swallow her pride.

Lula and Vernon, and she hated

Harriet even more.

actions that led her onto that ill-fated ship, how could

running from the corner of her eye to the corner

mouth.

large centipede writhing on her face.

of her eye, she could barely

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