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? | just
found out.”
Barbara froze. “Lipstick?”
“What''s in your imagination?”
While Philip smiled, Barbara nced in another direction. Her chin twitched, waiting for her brain toe 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 upughter. Morris also chuckled.
“Even if it''s what | imagine, that''s fine. You two make a great couple. Philip is really full of surprises.”
Barbara''s lips pursed. She red 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. | really need to convey something regarding the will to Miss Harris.”
Barbara''s brows furrowed. “To me?”
Morris put on a bigger smile. After Barbara sat down, he continued, “I have received news about Mrs. Mnie. | feel sorry for
her. I hope she will improve quickly.”
Barbara turned still, her expression cold. However, as soon as Philip rubbed her shoulder, she blinked. “Thank you, Mr. Morris.”
The notary nodded. “And because of her condition, with a heavy heart, | must dere that Mrs. Mnie is not worthy of receiving
the
inheritance.”
Barbara nodded. “Yes, | understand. The apartment should be h over to the next party. | think he is much more reliable to mana
Morris’ smile turned warm. “Since you already understand, let m straight to it. Are you willing to ept the apartment, Miss Har
Philip gasped. A strange feeling spread through his heart.
Meanwhile, Barbara was wide-eyed. Her body moved forward, lookin at Morris more closely.
“I am the next party?”
“Rowan Harper wrote that Mrs. Mnie can pass on the inheritance
to her heir in unforeseen circumstances. If you refuse, the inheritance will be transferred to the next party.”
Barbara was bbergasted. After a blink, she nced at Philip who was standing beside. Realizing that her lover was trying to
hide his anxiety, her shoulders suddenly became heavy.
“If | ept the apartment, do | have to live there?”
“Yes, the terms and conditions are still the same. You have to live in the apartment and manage it. There can be no reduction in
price or quality in three consecutive months.”
Barbara sighed heavily. “And if I''m gone for more than a week, the asset will be transferred?” she asked hoarsely.
Morris nodded. “Exactly right.”
Barbara lowered her gaze. Her nails started to scratch each other.
Her old self would definitely cheer if she got that kind of luck. However, things had been different. She was no longer the same.
epting the inheritance meant being separated from Philip and her
loved ones.
“What do you think, Miss Harris? Are you willing?”
Barbara blinked. Her expression raised a question mark. “I...”
“Do you mind?” Morris guessed, in disbelief.
Instead of answering, Barbara brought her gaze to Philip. The also looked at her in surprise.
“What is it, Baby?” Philip whispered, softly. In his heart, he felt guil because he hoped Barbara would refuse the inheritance.
“If | take that apartment-"
Barbara held back her words. She felt selfish if she forced Philip to
choose between her and the Harper family. After a quick sigh, she looked back at Morris.
“I''m grateful to have this good opportunity. But sorry, | can''t ept it.”
Philip''s jaw dropped and the notary’s eyes widened,
“You refuse it? Do you know how much the apartment is?”
Barbara smiled, shaking her head innocently. “All I know is that it must be very expensive. But, I''m just starting a new life here.”
Little by little, Barbara''s gaze turned sad. Her mind wandered.
“I got a warm new family, sincere friends, and a very caring lover.”
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“You''ve changed a lot, Miss Harris.”
Barbara nodded. “Yes, because of that, | hope you understand th reason | rejected the inheritance. | would lose out if | had to li
that apartment alone. Not to mention the freedom that would be taken away from having to take care of something | don''t like. |
w to develop and be sessful in my own way.”
Morris subconsciously gave her thumbs up. He really saluted Barbar
Meanwhile, Philip secretly took a deep breath. A sense of pride welle up in his heart. After Morris left, he could no longer contain
it. He
hugged Barbara and gave her many kisses.
“Philip...." Barbara pressed the shoulder that had approached her without warning, afraid that the wound would be more
pressed.
But apparently, Philip was much more alert. He hugged her with just the right amount of strength. Not too tight, but still warm.
“Thank you for choosing to stay with me. | thought you loved that apartment more.”
Barbara smiled. She loved Philip''s ear-tickling voice, his gentle touch
on the back of her head, and his soul-stirring sincerity. However, Barbara didn’t want to show it yet.
“I did it for the twins. Louis and Emily would be sad if | left.”
While returning the distance, Philip squinted. “So, you didn''t choose here because of me?”
Barbaraughed out loud. “I''m just emphasizing that my reason is not just you.”
Philip grumbled, “Though, | would be very happy if | were the main
reason.”
“Then try harder. Love me with all your body and soul. Then | make you the main reason.”
Philip ended his act with a faintugh. “Okay. | will try to do Young Lady.”
While grabbing Barbara''s waist, he gave her a gentle-deeper kiss air around them soon became fiery until suddenly, someone
ope the door rashly.