Chapter 264: Chapter 143: I Can Never Love You Again, Howard Geoffrey
Spotting Rebecca Quentin’s appearance at this moment, Howard Geoffrey’s hand holding the phone froze for an instant.
She was wearing his oversized shirt, and astonishingly, her pair of dazzlingly white, long legs were exposed, as the shirt only covered above her knees. The fullness at her chest was faintly visible under the shirt, reigniting Geoffrey’s previously suppressed desire.
By this time, the call had already connected.
Howard Geoffrey reluctantly withdrew his gaze from Rebecca Quentin, looked ahead, and said casually, "Bring a few sets of women’s clothing here, including underwear. Her measurements are 34, 24, 36... Hmm, that’s all."
Bust 34B, waist 20, hips 32...
She had taken these measurements after giving birth, but she had never told anyone. Yet, somehow he...
Thinking of this, Rebecca Quentin’s face flushed with an awkward embarrassment.
At this moment, Howard Geoffrey had already ended the call and was walking towards Rebecca Quentin.
Rebecca Quentin was already uncomfortable standing in front of Howard Geoffrey because she wasn’t wearing anything under the shirt. The shirt’s length was neither too long nor too short, offering no sense of security. So, when she saw Howard Geoffrey approaching, she held her breath and felt an inexplicable fear.
Howard Geoffrey walked up to Rebecca Quentin with no apparent difference, looking at her gently and saying in a low voice, "I’ve had clothes sent to you. Wait here for a while."
"Mmm."
Howard Geoffrey turned around and headed into the bathroom.
Rebecca Quentin placed a hand on her chest, breathing a sigh of relief.
No one expected that just as Rebecca Quentin took a step towards the room, her body was suddenly pulled back.
"Ah!!"
Rebecca Quentin cried out in surprise.
In the intimate bathroom, Howard Geoffrey had already held Rebecca Quentin captive in his arms, domineeringly embracing her slender waist and whispering hoarsely, "Becca, I want to..."
Realizing Howard Geoffrey’s intentions, Rebecca Quentin’s face turned red, and her heart raced as she struggled vigorously, "There’s nothing for you to want, I still haven’t settled the matter from yesterday with you!!"
"Then let’s count that with now together!" He was worried she was too tired, so he dared not overstep last night... But after a year without release, how could one afternoon be enough? It seemed he couldn’t be a gentleman after all...
Rebecca Quentin glared at him fiercely, calling him a pervert, a scoundrel, and shameless!
No one expected, at this moment, Howard Geoffrey’s phone suddenly rang.
This ringtone was dedicated to one person, so when it rang, Howard Geoffrey paused for a second in his kiss but did not stop.
The ringtone kept urging incessantly.
Finally, Howard Geoffrey cursed in annoyance, got off the bed, pulled the quilt up for Rebecca Quentin, then casually put on a robe and grabbed the still-ringing phone from the bedside table, pressing the answer button.
"Son..."
Mrs. Geoffrey’s voice came through the phone.
"What is it?" Even at this moment, facing Mrs. Geoffrey, Howard Geoffrey had no kind tone.
"How can you speak to your mom like that? Uh, I’m now outside your New York apartment door, open the door for me, or I’ll use the key you gave me earlier and come in directly."
Howard Geoffrey’s expression darkened instantly.
Rebecca Quentin, naturally unaware that Howard Geoffrey was talking to Mrs. Geoffrey, was already sitting up with the quilt in embarrassment and anger, glaring at him with eyes full of resentment.
At this moment, the door to Geoffrey’s apartment was opened from the outside.
Hearing the door open, Rebecca Quentin’s face showed panic.
Knowing it was Mrs. Geoffrey coming, Howard Geoffrey’s expression only grew darker, with no more emotions on his face. He even went straight to the door, while the person outside was about to turn the knob, Geoffrey had already opened the door.
In Mrs. Geoffrey’s eyes appeared Howard Geoffrey in a robe, while in Geoffrey’s sight, a loving scene of Alice Robinson supporting Mrs. Geoffrey appeared.
Alice Robinson smiled sweetly at Howard Geoffrey, "Howard Geoffrey."
By this time, Mrs. Geoffrey’s gaze had shifted from Howard Geoffrey to the slim figure inside the room.
Rebecca Quentin was already staring at the door, and as the room opened, seeing Mrs. Geoffrey and Alice Robinson standing at the door, her body jolted.
Before she could react, Mrs. Geoffrey’s eyes were already looking over.
Rebecca Quentin was suddenly flustered.
"Why are you here?"
Seeing Howard Geoffrey in a robe, Mrs. Geoffrey had already been suspicious. Now, upon seeing Rebecca Quentin, the faint smile that had appeared on her face upon seeing Howard vanished instantly, and she spoke in a cold tone.
Alice Robinson heard Mrs. Geoffrey speaking and followed her gaze. Seeing Rebecca Quentin standing by the bed in disarray, she stepped back heavily.
The scene before them seemed completely unexpected for everyone.
Alice Robinson glanced at Howard Geoffrey and then at Rebecca Quentin—one in a robe, the other in the other’s shirt. The bed was extremely messy, and the air still had a lingering sense of intimacy, making it obvious what they had been doing.
A look of excitement on Alice Robinson’s face instantly seemed like it was frosted over, covered in white.
Only when she felt her hand being held still beside her did Mrs. Geoffrey realize that Alice was standing next to her. She immediately turned and saw Alice’s bleak and pale face.
Mrs. Geoffrey quickly supported Alice Robinson, "Alice..."
Alice Robinson stared blankly at Rebecca Quentin inside for several seconds, then suddenly a hurt smile blossomed on her face as she spoke in her usual gentle tone, "Ah, Aunt, it seems we came at the wrong time today..."
"Alice..." Mrs. Geoffrey hurried to comfort.
Alice Robinson seemed stimulated as she hastily blurted out, "Sorry, Aunt, I have something to do; I want to leave first."
Mrs. Geoffrey quickly pulled Alice back, "Wait, Alice!"
Alice was forced to stand still. Her young and beautiful face was filled with gloom, but she showed no anger, only watched Howard Geoffrey’s deep and handsome face intently.
As if to give Alice Robinson an explanation, Mrs. Geoffrey spoke with extreme displeasure, angrily saying, "Rebecca Quentin, come out!!"
Seeing Mrs. Geoffrey’s face twist in anger, Rebecca Quentin, already at a loss, was further panicked upon hearing Mrs. Geoffrey’s angry voice. Her hands at her sides clenched tightly in fear, squeezing the shirt fabric.
Faced with his mother’s angry outburst, Howard Geoffrey’s voice was exceptionally calm and steady, "Why call her out? Mom, if there’s anything, talk to me."
Unable to believe that Howard Geoffrey was actually protecting Rebecca Quentin at this moment, Mrs. Geoffrey turned to glare at him, not reacting for a long time.
Alice Robinson continued to gaze at Howard Geoffrey, her eyes filled with hurt but remaining silent.
Howard Geoffrey at this moment turned directly away from his mother and "girlfriend" and walked into the room, gently holding Rebecca Quentin’s shoulders, saying tenderly to her, "Do you want to sleep a while?"
Rebecca Quentin retreated her body, her face visibly shocked, unable to calm down to answer Howard Geoffrey.
"I’ll handle this, you wait in the room." As he spoke, Howard Geoffrey’s kiss landed on Rebecca Quentin’s cheek.
Both Mrs. Geoffrey and Alice Robinson were stunned by the scene in front of them...
Howard Geoffrey released Rebecca Quentin and turned to walk towards his mother.
In Mrs. Geoffrey’s shocked gaze, Howard Geoffrey still closed the door gently, saying softly, "Mom, why aren’t you home but here?"
Mrs. Geoffrey snapped back, her tone agitated, "Son, how is Rebecca Quentin here?"
Howard Geoffrey answered truthfully, "She came to pick up Andrew."
"Picking up Andrew?" Mrs. Geoffrey’s voice rose, full of mockery, "How did picking someone up end up on your bed?"
Howard Geoffrey’s face darkened at his mother’s degrading words.
Alice Robinson also spoke calmly at this moment, "Howard Geoffrey, is the person inside your ex-wife Rebecca Quentin? I also want to know, what is the situation now?"
Howard Geoffrey originally did not want his mother to know this soon, always considering his mother’s feelings. But given the circumstances at this moment, he had no choice but to follow through... Having decided to be with Rebecca Quentin, he would eventually have to confront his mother.
"Alice, I have something to say to my mother alone; I will answer your question shortly."
Although Alice Robinson was only twenty-three, youthful and fresh, she never showed immaturity in front of Howard Geoffrey. Even when often ignored while being with him, she never acted unreasonably. At this moment, she calmly nodded, "Okay."
Alice Robinson then turned and left.
Seeing Alice leave, Mrs. Geoffrey hurriedly called, "Alice—"
Alice Robinson paused her steps, "Aunt, I’ll leave first; I’ll come to see you when there’s time." Her tone was only slightly melancholic with no other emotions.
Mrs. Geoffrey didn’t know how to comfort her, only watching wide-eyed as Alice Robinson departed.
"Ah..." Mrs. Geoffrey sighed heavily, glaring at Howard Geoffrey angrily, "Alice was driven away in anger, son, it seems you need to give me an explanation!"