Chapter 95: Let Me Hit You Once
Adeline struck her bag against the person behind her fiercely.
That person seemed unprepared, and Adeline heard a muffled groan.
And this voice seemed somewhat familiar.
Adeline froze, turning around to see the person behind her clutching his head, swaying unsteadily as if struggling to stand.
In the moonlight, she recognized this figure. whom she knew all this figure, whom she knew all too well.
"Mr. Thomson?" Adeline felt like crying.
"Adeline!" Harrison gritted his teeth.
"Mr. Thomson, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry!" Adeline panicked. "I didn't know it was you behind me. I thought it was a thief! Why didn't you call out to me when you approached?"
"What do you need me to call out for?" Harrison asked irritably, rubbing his sore head. "Do I need to observe so many formalities in my own house?"
"I didn't mean that. It's just that it's so dark outside, and the lights weren't on inside. You scared me," Adeline said.
Harrison chuckled at being irritated by her.
"So, you're blaming me for getting hit?"
"Oh, no, that's not what I meant," Adeline stammered. "Let me help you to the sofa."
Adeline helped Harrison to the sofa and sat down.
"Where's the light switch for the living room?" Adeline asked.
"Over there." Harrison pointed in a direction.
Adeline quickly went over and fumbled to turn on the lights.
Suddenly, the room lit up brightly, causing Harrison to furrow his brow.
He was much better now, but Adeline's earlier hit had made him dizzy again.
"Mr. Thomson, are you alright?" Adeline asked anxiously.
"What do you think?" Harrison looked at her meaningfully, "Or do you want me to hit you back?"
Adeline immediately said, "If it would help you feel better, I wouldn't mind you hitting me."
Harrison remained silent, not wanting to speak.
She was willing to let him hit her, yet he hesitated to do so.
Adeline closed her eyes, waiting for Harrison to come and hit her.
However, after waiting for a while, Adeline didn't wait for his beating.
She slowly opened her eyes to see Harrison staring at her.
There was a heat in his gaze that she couldn't quite decipher.
But as soon as she opened her eyes, Harrison quickly looked away.
He felt like his head wasn't hurting as much anymore.
"Didn't you say you weren't coming?" Harrison asked coldly, "Why did you come again?"
"I couldn't rest easy." Adeline walked back to the sofa, placing the bag she was carrying on the coffee table.
Inside were some cookies and pear syrup.
"What, pity me?" Harrison asked, "Pity me for being sick and having no one to take care of me, so you thought it over and decided to come and comfort me?"
Adeline smiled bitterly, "Mr. Thomson, why do you have to think like that? Can’t I genuinely care about you?"
"If you cared about me, you wouldn' t have left earlier today and come so late at night," Harrison said discontentedly.
Adeline remained silent for a moment.
Because she didn't dare to have any foolish hopes, she could only bury her genuine concern deep inside.
She also wanted to stay and take care of Harrison.
But this wasn't in the office but in his house.
She was afraid Myra would suspect her intentions.
She didn't mind for herself, but she didn't want to cause trouble for Harrison.
As for tonight...
"Mr. Thomson, my aunt suddenly fainted and was taken to the hospital," Adeline explained, "That's why I didn't come earlier."
Harrison was slightly taken aback.
So that was the reason.
He couldn't blame Adeline for that.
It was a big deal when an elder in the family fainted and was taken to the hospital, and his illness was almost healed.
If it were him, he would have made the same choice as Adeline.
Although he understood, Harrison still looked cold.
"Couldn't you tell me in advance?" Harrison said, "Do you know I..."
Did she know he had been anticipating her arrival all along?
"I'm sorry. I got busy and forgot," Adeline apologized sincerely. "It's my fault."
Harrison snorted, "For your sincere apology, I let it go this time, but if something like this happens again."
"It definitely won't!" Adeline assured quickly.
After saying that, she took out the box of cookies, asking in a fawning tone, "Mr. Thomson, would you like to try some cookies?"
"Hmm."
Adeline opened the lid, taking out the cup containing the pear syrup.
After testing the temperature of the cup, she frowned and said,"The pear syrup has cooled down. I was hoping to soothe your throat with it."
"It's fine, just leave it there," Harrison said.
But since Harrison had saved her and taken care of her when she was sick, she realized that wasn't the case.
Perhaps she had only seen the surface of Harrison.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Thomson. I was narrow-minded before."
Adeline apologized and attempted to explain, "But my best friend isn't just anyone to me. We've known each other since childhood."
Harrison remained expressionless as he replied, "I wasn't referring to your best friend "
As long as she came, he was happy.
Adeline breathed a sigh of relief.
She glanced at her phone.
Bianca and Oliver hadn't called.
That meant there shouldn't be anything wrong at the hospital.
After eating a cookie, Harrison asked, "Is your aunt alright?"
His question made Adeline's nose tingle slightly.
"The doctor said she has a tumor in her brain, and further examinations are needed to determine the specifics."
Seeing her reaction, Harrison knew her relationship with Lacey must be very good.
"If there's anything you need help with, just ask," Harrison said.
Adeline hesitated for a moment before saying, "I understand."
"Do you really understand?"
Harrison sneered, "You would rather borrow money from others than ask for my help. Or do you think I'm such an unfeeling boss that I wouldn't lend a hand to a subordinate who's been with me for five years? Ms. Hensley, do you see me as someone so devoid of compassion?"
With his words, Adeline felt embarrassed.
To be honest, that was how she had thought of him before.
Because over the past five years, Harrison had given her the impression of being cold-hearted.
"Huh?" Adeline was somewhat bewildered.
Aside from Joyce, she hadn't borrowed money from anyone else.
Seeing her confusion, Harrison coldly scoffed, "Stop pretending. I know all about it."
"I'm not pretending," Adeline explained. "I don't know who you're talking about."
"I've learned about your family situation. I know you've been burdened by your father, and you're in need of money. But next time, don't accept money from my mother."
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