Monique nodded, she moved to grab her purse so she could pay the bill. Simon stopped her and said, “Wait, Monnie. I need to use the restroom.”She knew his intentions. Her tender hand gripped his arm, “Simon, we agreed; dinner is on me to thank you, so I should pay the bill.”Simon was stunned. He could feel the warmth from her palm, but her fingertips were as cold as they were in the past. Monique suddenly realized something and released her grip.He smiled like a gentle breeze brushed over his face, “You’ve already thanked me by accompanying me to dinner. It’s lonely eating by myself. Thank you for having dinner with me today.”“Simon, you helped me out today. Let me pay the bill,” Monique insisted.He saw the determination in her eyes, so he said, “Alright. Alright. You win. I’ll go to the restroom, and you pay the bill after that, okay?”“Okay.” Monique smiled sweetly.He came back quickly from the restroom after a short while. Then, she took her purse out and paid the bill
Henry hung up the phone and took a short nap in his chair. Then, he woke up and quickly had his lunch. He pressed the phone intercom and asked Shaun to come in.Shaun thought that Mr. Moore would be asleep for a little longer. He never expected him to have already woken up and finished his meal already. Instead of looking lethargic like a person that had not rested for all day, the chairman was sitting in front of him, looking refreshed.Henry raised his eyes and gave him a quick scan, then looked at the documents that he was holding. “Book a plane for tomorrow night.”Shaun was surprised. “Tomorrow night? You have an important meeting in the morning for the day after.”Henry gave him a simple glance. He already had plans. “Inform everyone to take a two-hour break. When you’re done, you rest too. Come to the meeting room after two hours; I’ll finalize the plan with everyone and get it done by noon tomorrow. I’ll personally visit their organization tomorrow afternoon. I’ll let you h
When they exited Organization D, it was past 10 at night.“The flight ticket I booked is at 11 p.m. You could still manage it if you go to the airport right now. I’ll pack your things and deliver it back to your home.”Henry replied with a nod. Shaun hurriedly drove the car over and Henry got in. Although his expression was cold, his heart jumped with joy. The woman who always rejected him actually agreed the day before.Ever since Mandy’s call, he had been in the office. He had not seen the mother and daughter duo for two and a half days. His heart was already back at Moore Manor. Angel should be asleep at this hour. Would that woman be waiting for him?Henry did not rest, he just stared out the window at passing scenery. Shaun drove fast and managed to arrive at the airport on time. After watching Henry board the plane, he called Mandy and told her, “Mr. Moore is onboard now. Get to the airport to fetch him when he arrives. He hasn’t eaten anything all day, and refuses to eat air
“Really? Daddy said he would come back today, but he hasn’t.” Angel pouted, her eyes sad.Monique comforted her with a gentle voice. “Daddy is coming home, and he is on the way now. Angel should go to sleep now so Daddy can see a beautiful, rested Angel tomorrow morning.”“Okay.” Angel wanted to see Daddy at her best, so she shut her eyes and fell asleep.Monique looked at her chubby Angel; she had a fair complexion with rosy cheeks, pink cherry lips, and her downturned eyebrows. She reached out and gently rubbed Angel’s eyebrows. Her eyebrows slowly relaxed under Monique’s gentle touch.Monique was unsure if it was the fact that she did not want to lie to Angel, but she hoped Angel could really see Henry when she woke up the next morning. She was a little eager for him to come home tonight. She laid beside Angel in bed and sat for a long moment. Two miniature Moniques fought inside her heart.‘Monique, Henry saved you and Angel. It’s okay to have an intimate relationship with him
She even washed her face and used the skincare products Henry put on the vanity that she rarely touched. She chose a leave-on facial mask and applied it to her face.Her heart was thumping because she was nervous. She looked at the mirror and tried her best to smile sweetly, but it looked awkward no matter how she tried. She walked out from the bathroom, and just as she was about to leave the room, she went back to the bathroom again. She changed into another set of sportier pajamas. She thought wearing a nightdress was too deliberate, as if she really had cleaned up to wait for him.After a moment of thought, she changed back into the black dress she wore that morning. She washed off the cream on her face afterward. Even though it was gone, she actually felt her face looked softer in an instant. She finally walked out from her room. It was getting late, she wondered if Henry would be back tonight.Henry had just got off the plane, and Mandy was already waiting for him at the airpor
Monique’s face was already red, but turned even redder. She faintly nodded. “Yes.”When he saw Monique, he knew she was waiting for her, but he wanted to hear the words from her lips. He could not describe the happiness in his heart. Happiness flowed through his veins, reaching every corner of his body. He felt great. He raised a slender leg, with every intention to walk toward Monique and carry her to bed.When she saw the passion in Henry’s eyes, she had the urge to rush back to her own room. Just then, Mandy’s voice came from the door, “Mr. Moore, is Mrs. Lawson asleep yet?”Mandy’s pleasant voice was irritating in Henry’s ear. Then, another annoying voice replied, “I’m here.”Mrs. Lawson heard the sound of a car engine, so she got out of bed to check.Mandy was standing behind Henry, she did not notice the cold expression in his eyes and his gentle features hardening. Mandy looked at Mrs. Lawson. “Ma’am, Mr. Moore hasn’t eaten anything all day, please prepare something for him
Her voice was light like a leaf drifting into his heart, creating waves.She was just standing right in front of him, yet he had forgotten about his urge to carry her into the room. He only gave her a simple reply. “Okay.”Monique turned and walked to the kitchen. Henry suddenly remembered something and his mouth lifted into a grin. It was fine, he would have more stamina later after he ate. When she turned around, she saw the grin Henry had on his face. Henry quickly hid the smile when she turned to look at him.She looked at his expression and thought it a little funny. Why was he hiding his smile?She grinned at Henry. “You should smile more often. You look good when you do.”“Are you crazy? When do I look bad?” Henry was suddenly blushing. He went upstairs after that.Monique almost burst out laughing to see Henry blushed. Was he embarrassed?Wait… She turned around earlier because she wanted to ask what he wanted to eat, but he had already gone upstairs.She decided to coo
“Oh.” Monique did not know what to say. She looked at the droplet that fell from his hair, flowing down his gorgeous face, then she said, “The noodles are still too hot, and your hair is still wet. Let me help you blow dry it. The noodles will be at the right temperature when we’re done.”Henry was surprised. She was a little different today--a little too different. She no longer distanced herself from him. She was even more thoughtful and considerate.Monique was panicked when he did not reply, her heart becoming anxious. She nervously looked around to evade his gaze, but she had no idea how she ended up looking into his eyes. They looked at each other. The air in the room suddenly froze, like there was something between them.Her heart thumped like a rabbit again, jumping all around. She even found it a little difficult to breathe. She pursed her lips. “If you’re hungry, you should eat first!”There was a strangeness in his heart. The woman had thick and dark hair curtaining her