Chapter 301
"Maybe I''m just a bit tired," Roxanne didn’t overthink it.
Unbeknownst to her, at that very moment, Evelyn cast a furtive nce at the te of cupcakes in
Roxanne''s hand.
The two cupcakes she hadced with something were bound to have an effect, dizziness being the
least of them. Soon enough, a feverish sensation would likely follow.
"Roxanne, if you''re feeling under the weather, let me take care of Angie for you. I''m quite fond of my
niece, you know. Go take a break," Evelyn suggested.
Roxanne found the nearest chair, pulled it over, and plopped down, massaging her temples, "I''ll just sit
for a bit."
Evelyn immediately went to report the situation to Harrison.
At that time, Harrison was busy entertaining Ang and the other kids. Evelyn pulled Harrison aside
into a quiet corner, "Harrison, Roxanne''s feeling a bit off. Maybe you should take her somewhere to
rest?"
After all, the hotel was owned by the Rodriguez family. It would be no trouble at all to open up one of
the luxurious suites for a private retreat - a perfect opportunity for a long-overdue romantic
reconciliation.
Evelyn couldn''t help the mischievous grin that spread across her face at the thought. She was itching
to see Harrison and her sister-inw patch things up. After all, the two of them were still madly in love
with each other.
And once they made up, little Angie would have theplete family she deserved.
Upon hearing of Roxanne''s difort, Harrison''s brow furrowed with concern, "What''s wrong with
her?"
He scanned the bustling crowd until his eyesnded on Roxanne, who sat in a corner chair, her eyes
closed, looking utterly drained. Without hesitation, he strode toward her.
Dominic happened to overheard the conversation and followed closely behind, his concern evident, "Is
Roxanne alright? It''s nothing serious, I hope?"
Evelyn felt a pang of sadness. Dominic''s worry for Roxanne was a testament to his deep love for her.
As Evelyn''s gaze shifted from Dominic''s tense profile back to Roxanne, her own eyes filled with a tinge
of mncholy.
Her eyshes blinked with dispiritedness; she thought to herself, “Dominic, oh Dominic, when will you
worry about me the way you worry about her?”
But Evelyn wasn''t jealous. How could she be? The one Dominic was worrying was her sister-inw.
Roxanne was a woman with a unique soul, someone she admired deeply.
If Evelyn hadn''t been born into wealth and shared the same tragic fate of being abandoned by her
parents, she doubted she could have lived as vibrantly as Roxanne had. Despite being the most
affluentdy of Seraphim Haven, her true role model was her sister-inw.
Roxanne, without a college degree, had managed to build her ownpany and earn millions
annually, all on her own. If Evelyn were in her shoes, without the resources of her family, she''d
probably be just another struggling worker.
So Evelyn admired Roxanne profoundly, and Dominic''s deep affection for her sister-inw was
something she could not begrudge. Such a woman who stood more excellent than her, what was
Dominic being jealous about?
Suddenly, Harrison flicked Dominic a nce, "Why don''t you check on her?"
"You''re mocking me." Dominic replied with a grimace, "You know it''s not appropriate for me to go."
He didn''t want to argue with Harrison. It was, after all, more fitting for Harrison to tend to Roxanne.
Harrison said seriously, "Roxanne can''t stand me right now. I''m afraid my presence might just make
things worse."
He was walking on eggshells, afraid of upsetting Roxanne, who preferred to keep her distance. And so
he did the same, which wasn''t easy.
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Dominic thought for a moment, "Still, you should go. Women often say one thing and mean another.
Maybe deep down, Roxanne is actually longing for your attention. Harrison, there''s something."
Dominic hesitated, then decided against it. He had promised Roxanne to keep a secret, and he
intended to honor that.
"What is it you want to say?" Harrison''s brows furrowed deeper.
"It''s nothing," Since he had promised to keep Roxanne''s confidence, Dominic decided it was best to
say nothing more.
Evelyn nudged Harrison, "Come on, you''re usually so decisive. Why are you hesitating to care for
Roxanne? She''s not feeling well. Go take her to rest."
With a sense of urgency, Harrison quickened his pace toward Roxanne.
Dominic watched them, seeing Harrison walked over to Roxanne; he probably also intended to
approach her and ask her what was wrong, yet he held back, knowing this was the moment for
Harrison and Roxanne to mend their rtionship.
Aside from concern, Dominic’s eyes filled with a mix of frustration and distress. Evelyn followed
Dominic''s gaze, her own eyes brimming with the same distress.
But when Dominic turned his attention back to Evelyn, she greeted him with a bright smile, quickly
shifting to a reassuring tone, "Dominic, don''t worry yourself too much about Roxanne. She''ll be fine.
She''s probably just worn out."
"I''ll go check on Ang," Dominic was eager to escape the awkwardness and made his way toward the
yful child.
Evelyn tagged along like a puppy, "Dominic, when this is all over, could you give me a ride home? I had
a bit to drink and shouldn''t drive."
"Don''t you have a driver?" Dominic turned down, continuing to walk, "Just call and they''lle to get
you."
Evelyn stepped in front of him, blocking his path, "Dominic, we''ve known each other for ten years. How
can you be so insensitive?"
Dominic was aware of Evelyn''s intentions; she was simply looking for a chance to be alone with him.
He cut her off firmly, "President Miller, I''ve made certain things clear many times before, and I don''t
mind reiterating."
Evelyn covered her ears, "I''m not listening."
“President Miller, nothing forcibly done is going to be agreeable. Stop wasting your time on me,” there
wasn''t a hint of emotion on Dominic''s face as he spoke, his detachment palpable.
Evelyn, putting her hands away, released a yful giggle, "True, nothing forcibly done is going to be
agreeable, but I’m just happy when it happens."
By iming Dominic, this unripe prize, she ensured no one else could have him. Even if he didn’t have
feelings for her, he still was hers.
While others might not turn back until they''ve stumbled, Evelyn was the type who would keep on
charging, even bloodied and bruised.
Dominic was at a loss for words. She was more stubborn than he was. Why put herself through this?
Sometimes, Dominic wondered if his coldness towards Evelyn was too cruel, but matters of the heart
weren''t solved with sympathy alone.
Up in the penthouse suite of the hotel, Harrison gently guided Roxanne to the edge of the bed, insisting
she take a moment to rest.
"You insisted on arranging those fresh flowers and the balloon archway yourself instead of just
instructing the florists. You must be exhausted. I''ll go make you a hot drink. You lie down and take a
nap."
As he turned to go, nning to make her a cup of her favorite lemon water, he felt her slender, feverish
arms wrap tightly around his lean waist.
Behind him, the soft and delicate Roxanne rose swiftly, pressing her head against his back in what
seemed to be a deep, affectionate embrace.
"Harrison, don''t go." Even her voice dripped with softness and charm.