Chapter 979 Thanks To Derek


    Astonished by the sudden kiss, Frank clenched his fists, but soon loosened his fingers.


    It turned out that Elizabeth liked him back.


    Simply knowing this left him ecstatic. Not long after, he wrapped his arm around her waist and


    pulled her closer.


    It was just a light peck, but Frank wanted more. The tip of his nose brushed against hers, and soon,


    their lips curved into smiles.


    Frank cupped Elizabeth''s cheek, kissing her back passionately.


    Their kisssted until she was out of breath. Only then did Frank relent.


    Although it was already autumn, it wasn''t that cold in Barnes. Even so, Frank put Elizabeth''s hand


    into the pockets of his coat, fearing that she might catch a cold.


    Thereafter, they chatted until they eventually reached a residential building.


    "This is my stop. I''m heading upstairs. Aunt Sophia is probably still waiting for me to have dinner


    with her." Elizabeth looked at Frank affectionately, unable to resist the urge to lean closer. Just as


    they were about to share another kiss, they heard someone cough from behind them.


    "Aunt Sophia!" Elizabeth smiled at her aunt as thetter looked at them while carrying a big grocery


    bag.


    Frank, on the other hand, cleared his throat and loosened his grip on Elizabeth''s hand. He then


    offered, "Looks like you bought a lot of groceries,


    Mrs. Perry. Allow me to help you!"


    While holding back herughter, Sophia handed the heavy grocery bag to Frank. She


    inconspicuously eyed him up and down to evaluate him. Not only was he polite and sensible, but


    was also goodlooking!


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    After taking the grocery bag, Frank went upstairs.


    Meanwhile, Elizabeth and her aunt walked behind him. Sophia patted her niece''s hand and sighed.


    "Gosh, Frank is a bit careless with the bag. Careful or it might break!"


    Afterwards, she added, "Still, I can tell that he''s working hard to impress me."


    Upon hearing Sophia''sint, Frank lifted the bag higher and ran upstairs quickly. When


    Elizabeth saw how he reacted, she chuckled.


    Upon arriving at the door, Elizabeth bade him farewell.


    Thereafter, Frank looked at Sophia and said, "Mrs. Perry, I''m Elizabeth''s boyfriend now. You have


    nothing to worry about because I''ll take good care of her."


    "I may be old, but I''m not blind. You two were so lovey-dovey earlier that I saw it from a mile away!"


    Sophia gave them a knowing look.


    Elizabeth looked down, visibly embarrassed, while Frank just chuckled at the remark.


    "Why don''t youe in and sit with us for a while? Maybe have a cup of tea before leaving, Frank."


    Sophia urged him to go inside.


    After ncing at Elizabeth, Frank replied, "Mrs. Perry, it''s getting prettyte. I need to go back to the


    hospital because I''m still on duty. I''ll find a better time to visit you some other day."


    "I understand," said Sophia. She was liking Frank more and more. He was such a decent young


    man.


    Once Frank was gone, Sophia and Elizabeth went inside their home. Sophia immediately held her


    niece''s hand and said, "You''re progressing too much with your rtionship. I recall that he''s still


    your suitor thest time I saw him. Why did he suddenly be your boyfriend? Thest time I


    saw Frank, I thought he was kind of aloof and distant. I thought it would take some time for you two


    to get to know each other well first."


    Elizabeth, herself, didn''t expect that it would happen so soon.


    Thanks to Derek''s prank, Frank must''ve thought that she had another suitor. It must be the reason


    why he became so nervous.


    "Things happen, Auntie. Isn''t that what you always say?" Elizabeth remarked. She then peeled the


    orange on the table, divided it into several pieces, and fed some to Sophia.


    "Are you using the oranges to shut me up?" Sophia grinned from ear to ear.


    In truth, she was happy that Elizabeth had a great new boyfriend.


    ******


    The next day, in W Marks Studio.


    At first, J had no idea that Derek had harassed Elizabeth, but then sheter heard about it from


    her female colleagues after work yesterday.


    The following day, she called Derek over to apologize to Elizabeth.


    Truthfully, he didn''t want toe here. He had never apologized to anyone, but J was making


    him do it.


    Reluctantly, he muttered, "Elizabeth, I... I''m sorry."


    "It’s fine. Actually, I want to thank you. If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t have been with my current


    boyfriend so soon!" Elizabeth responded positively. In actuality, Derek had done something good for


    once.


    Upon hearing that, J brushed past him in excitement. She held Elizabeth''s hand, jumping up


    and down. "Did Frank finally say the word? Are you together now?"