"Shut up! Are you annoying or what?" Henry Preston turned around and snapped.
Kitty shrugged, "I don’t annoy others, just you."
Giving her the number was the right choice; she could capture Henry Preston’s heart better than Azure Vaughn could.
I let the two of them bicker, while I dragged my tired body into the living room, closed the door, and then collapsed onto the sofa.
The phone rang; it was a call from Henry Preston. I directly hung up.
Without realizing it, I fell asleep on the sofa. When I woke up early in the morning, it was already past seven. I whipped up a quick breakfast and headed out to the company.
In a few days, I have a business trip to discuss a cooperation deal with that exclusive supplier, so I have to settle the company’s affairs in the next couple of days and resolve the issues on my mom’s side.
As I drove past Henry Preston’s house, I saw Kitty yawning as she ca out of the door. She was wearing a black denim jacket and bell-bottom jeans, stretching, revealing her slender and soft waist.
Has she already stayed over at Henry Preston’s place? Impressive.
I ignored certain emotions in my heart and drove away.
"Miss Hathaway, the surveillance footage has been retrieved. When would it be convenient for you to co to the hospital?" I received a call from the hospital just as I arrived at the company.
"I’ll co over at noon!" I replied.
By noon, I hadn’t even eaten and rushed straight to the hospital, where I quickly viewed the surveillance footage from the night my mom was attacked.
There was a slightly chubby man, wearing a baseball cap and mask, who quickly entered my mom’s ward and left hurriedly in less than two minutes.
I could almost be sure he was the culprit, but the surveillance didn’t capture his face, only a vague body shape.
I went straight to the police with this footage.
When my dad returned and learned about these events, he was shocked and furious, but now we can only wait for the police investigation.
"Dad, I want to move to another place." I suddenly said to my dad.
"What’s wrong? Is Henry Preston bothering you?" My dad imdiately asked.
I shook my head, "No, Nantelle Apartnts is closer to the company. I want to move there for convenience."
My dad will retire after his birthday next month; until then, he still has to hold his position, and the company mainly relies on .
He pondered for a mont and then sighed, "Alright, I’m also preparing to live in the company dormitory for this period. The house feels empty with your mom not ho, and it’s no fun."
"Okay, Dad, take care of yourself. Mom will wake up sooner or later, and we’ll have to take care of her then." I advised.
"Alright." My dad nodded.
After discussing it with my dad, I quickly moved my things to Nantelle Apartnts. The day I moved, Henry Preston wasn’t ho, saving the hassle.
The day before my business trip, I invited Ivan Underwood over for dinner.
He readily agreed, "Okay, I’ll be there around eight. Is that alright?"
"Sure, we’ll have barbecue." I replied.
This was the first ti I was actively inviting Ivan Underwood, and he seed quite happy.
I went to the supermarket, bought a lot of ingredients, and started preparing in the evening, washing and organizing the ingredients, setting up the grill, and arranging various seasonings and drinks.
Suddenly, the sound of rain ca from outside, with a cold wind blowing in from the balcony. I ran to close the balcony door but unintentionally recalled the scene in Xylos on a stormy night when Henry Preston helped close the balcony door.
Lately, I’ve beco increasingly sentintal. When one is in adversity, everything becos depressing, and mories flood back constantly.
Ti gradually moved to eight, yet Ivan Underwood had not arrived.
I dialed his number, but there was no answer.
I waited until nine-thirty, and Ivan Underwood still hadn’t co and hadn’t returned my calls or texts. I sighed deeply and then called Tiana O’Connell, "Co over for barbecue."
"Sigh, I’m working overti!" Tiana O’Connell replied helplessly.
"Alright, hang in there!" I replied, even more helpless, and after hanging up, I started tidying the table. Eating alone doesn’t give much appetite.
At that mont, the doorbell rang. I was startled, thinking maybe Ivan Underwood had arrived, and felt a bit happier, quickly going to open the door.
However, standing outside the door was Henry Preston.
Henry Preston had been caught in the rain a bit, his hair slightly damp, and droplets of water clung to his black sweater, bringing a hint of early autumn’s chill.
"So, you moved here again to avoid , is that it?" Henry Preston pushed past domineeringly and walked into the living room. He looked at the grill and ingredients on the table with a hint of jealousy, "Are you waiting for Ivan Underwood?"
I didn’t close the door but silently tidied up the table, letting Henry Preston stand there watching.
"He didn’t co?" he asked again.
"What are you doing here?" I retorted coldly, holding a plate of steak.
Henry Preston pulled out a few napkins from the table, casually wiping the raindrops off his face, and replied nonchalantly, "Of course, I’m here for you. Your place hasn’t had any lights on for several days."
Ha, I really don’t know what he’s here for.
I walked toward the kitchen, "Now that you’ve found , you can leave."
Henry Preston followed . The apartnt I bought isn’t very large, suitable for a single woman. I was still a college student back then and loved cozy little spaces.
So, the kitchen isn’t large either. With Henry Preston’s tall fra stepping in, it made the kitchen feel even smaller.
As I turned to leave, he nearly blocked the exit.
"I said I wouldn’t give up, so no matter where you go, I’ll find you until you co back to ," Henry Preston said, looking down at , his tone leaving no room for argunt.
"You have Azure Vaughn, Rosalind Sutton, and now Kitty isn’t enough either?" I said sarcastically, "Does Mr. Preston want to emulate ancient tis with three wives and four concubines?"
Henry Preston frowned, "What do they have to do with it? I don’t even like them."
"Don’t you find it ironic? You had a thing for Azure Vaughn back then, got into rumors with Rosalind Sutton, and Kitty gets along well with you too. Yet, you say you don’t like them, ha." I laughed.
"I didn’t know my own heart back then, so I did so jerk things, but I can change," Henry Preston earnestly promised .
I shook my head, "No, how many tis do I have to say it? I don’t want you to change, don’t want your compensation, I just want you out of my life."
Instantly, Henry Preston’s aura turned cold.
"Azure Vaughn caused the death of our child, yet you still entangle with her, continue providing her with all sorts of connections. Henry Preston, do you really have a heart? Or do you even know how to love soone?"
My words rendered Henry Preston silent, his eyes flickered with frustration and helplessness, but he didn’t speak.
Even if it was to retaliate against for being with Ivan Underwood, to provoke , he shouldn’t be entangled with Azure Vaughn.
I pushed Henry Preston’s arm, "Move aside, I need to tidy things up."
Henry Preston stepped aside, and after I walked out, he followed.
Suddenly, Ivan Underwood rushed in at the doorway, stopping when he saw Henry Preston and in the living room.
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