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At this moment, Harriet was still awake. She immediately
grabbed Ellsworth’s arm.
But Ellsworth only held her tighter.
Harriet slowed her breathing, about to speak, when Ellsworth,
holding her from behind, rested his chin on her shoulder and
whispered in her ear, “I’ve never touched any of those people
outside. You think they’re dirty-I do too.”
Harriet hadn’t expected Ellsworth to explain. The grip of her
hand on his arm loosened a little.
After a long while, she finally said, “It’s late. Let’s get some
sleep.”
With that, she reached out her right hand to pull Ellsworth’s
hand away.
However… not only did she fail to pull him away, Ellsworth’s
hand slid up along her skin, brazenly caressing her.
Harriet quickly grabbed his arm. “Ellsworth!”
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Ellsworth chuckled. “What, I can’t even hold you now?”
He added, “If you don’t believe what I just said, you can take me
to the hospital tomorrow if you want.”
“…” Harriet felt like he was implying something about her.
His warm hand gently massaged her lower abdomen as he asked, “Is your stomach feeling any better?”
Harriet didn’t answer him. Instead, still holding his arm, she asked softly, “Are those projects of yours almost signed?”
Harriet knew that two of Ellsworth’s major projects were already in the process of being signed.
Although Ellsworth had just given her an explanation, the
problems of their three-year marriage couldn’t be resolved with
just a few words. His debauchery was real.
They were not right for each other.
So, while Ellsworth was in a good mood, she took the
opportunity to ask about the progress.
Ellsworth’s interest clearly waned when Harriet suddenly asked
about his projects. He replied, “Not yet.”
Harriet turned to look at him and asked, “How much longer will
it take?”
Ellsworth replied with little expression, “Probably more than half
a month.”
He added, “Harriet, we can talk about the divorce, but you can
forget about leaving the company.”
But Harriet only heard the first half of his sentence. Looking at
him, she asked, “Why will it still take more than half a month?
Hasn’t it already been almost a month?”
Ellsworth laughed. “What, have you already found someone else
and can’t wait?”
It was late at night, and Harriet didn’t want to argue with.
Ellsworth. She said, “Just hurry up. I see Kelsey running to the
company a lot-you should give her an answer too.”
Since she herself didn’t matter, Harriet used Kelsey as an
excuse.
After she finished speaking, Ellsworth rolled over and pinned her in his arms, pressing her wrists down with both hands. “Ms.
Chavez, you’re really considerate of others.”
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Harriet turned her face away and said nothing. Ellsworth leaned
in and kissed her.
Later, when Ellsworth got a bit too carried away, Harriet finally
couldn’t hold back and called out, “Ellsworth.”
Seeing her little temper, Ellsworth lay back beside her
unhurriedly and said, “Once it’s convenient in a few days, let’s
make a baby.”
Harriet felt a chill in her heart. Had everything she just said been
for nothing?
She looked up at Ellsworth, but he just kissed her on the
forehead. “Go to sleep.”
With that, he pulled her into his arms.
***
The next morning, when Harriet opened her eyes, Ellsworth was
already awake.
Ellsworth wanted to drive her to the company, but Harriet said
she needed to go to the planning bureau, so she didn’t take
Ellsworth’s car and drove off by herself.
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After a busy day, as evening fell and it was time to go home to
Auburn Heights and face Ellsworth, Harriet felt down-especially
when she remembered his teasing last night and the talk about
making a baby.
Harriet was even less inclined to go back.
So she drove to the Chavez’s mansion instead, going home to
see her grandfather.
When she got home, it was still bright outside. Ralph was in the
yard playing with the birds.
Seeing this, Harriet greeted him with a big smile. “Grandpa.”
Hearing her voice, Ralph quickly put his hands away and turned
to look at Harriet. “Hara, you’re back.”
“Yes, I came back to keep you company, Grandpa.” Handing the
pastries she brought to Deloris, Harriet walked over to Ralph
and asked, “Grandpa, how have you been feeling these past few
days?”
The old man waved his hand and said heartily, “I’m fine, not a
thing wrong with me.”
“Then you have to stay healthy and live a long life, Grandpa.”
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With a smile, Harriet stayed in the yard with Ralph, playing with
the birds and helping him tend to the flowers and plants.
After dinner, Harriet didn’t mention going back, and Ralph didn’t
ask. He simply told Deloris to get the room on the second floor
ready for her.
