Chapter 241: Chapter 131: Geoffrey Acts Shamelessly (5_2)
"Thank you."
"Alright, you should sleep early. The weather is turning cold, remember to stay warm when you come back tomorrow."
"I know."
"See you tomorrow."
"Bye bye..."
Slowly putting down the phone, Rebecca Quentin couldn’t help but glance at the clock on the wall.
Even though she didn’t want to care about what he said, she couldn’t help feeling agitated and restless.
Why could he always so easily disrupt her life?
No...
No matter what he says, she can’t believe him anymore, the lessons from the past are too many and she can’t afford to lose again, nor does she want to fail disastrously in front of him again.
Not allowing herself to think further, Rebecca Quentin walked into the bathroom, deciding to wash up quickly and go to sleep.
Lying in bed, Rebecca Quentin originally thought she could fall asleep peacefully, but after tossing and turning several times, she eventually lay wide awake in the dark.
It wasn’t that she hoped he would sleep in this room tonight, she was genuinely in turmoil.
She finally understood the feeling of "tangled and unclear"...
When will matters of the heart stop being so torturous?
Just as Rebecca Quentin’s thoughts were in disarray, the door’s lock suddenly chimed a beep as it unlocked.
It was needless to guess who it was, Rebecca Quentin instinctively turned over and closed her eyes.
Howard Geoffrey turned on the light and walked in.
"Becca..." He sat by the bed, gently calling her.
She intentionally pretended to be deeply asleep, and only after he called out again did she open her feigned sleepy eyes, looking at his handsome face.
He took her warm hand from under the covers and gently placed it against his face.
Feeling his cold cheek, she instinctively wanted to withdraw her hand.
But he held on persistently, only letting go after planting a gentle kiss on the back of her hand, allowing her to pull back.
"Where did you go?" Rebecca Quentin asked.
"I was thinking about things."
No wonder his face was so cold, he must have spent the afternoon in the wind somewhere in the hotel.
"There’s only one bed, you can sleep here, and I’ll sleep on the sofa..."
"No need, there are extra blankets in the room, I’ll make do on the sofa for the night."
"But the sofa is so small and narrow..." Being so tall, it must be uncomfortable for him to squeeze in there to sleep.
"But I don’t want you to catch cold."
"I’m fine, I’ve lived in worse conditions than sleeping on the sofa, it’s nothing to me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Rebecca Quentin found herself pulled into Howard Geoffrey’s embrace.
Rebecca Quentin then realized that her earlier words seemed to carry a hint of playing the victim, but she didn’t actually intend to bring up past events in front of him.
"I’m sorry..." Howard Geoffrey’s voice was hoarse.
"Don’t be like this."
He held her too tightly, forcing her onto his shoulder.
"I shouldn’t have been harsh with you tonight," Howard Geoffrey expressed his regret.
Rebecca Quentin didn’t respond.
Howard Geoffrey kissed her on the cheek.
Rebecca Quentin shivered visibly from the kiss.
Feeling Rebecca Quentin’s reaction, Howard Geoffrey slowly let her go...
With her eyes lowered, Rebecca Quentin expressed her thoughts, "Sorry, I want to sleep now..."
"Good night."
Howard Geoffrey didn’t force her, turning to the bathroom instead.
Rebecca Quentin lay down again, listening to the sound of running water as he showered, her heart becoming even more chaotic.
Throughout the night, Rebecca Quentin didn’t know if Howard Geoffrey managed to sleep on the sofa, but she remained awake all night.
Fortunately, the morning brought clear skies. The rain-washed sky seemed cleaner and clearer than every other day.
With nothing to pack, the two of them washed up and headed straight to the front desk to check out.
Rebecca Quentin handled the checkout while Howard Geoffrey went to get the car.
As the front desk lady returned the deposit to Rebecca Quentin, she admired, "Miss, your boyfriend is so handsome and stylish!"
Rebecca Quentin initially wanted to explain her relationship with Howard Geoffrey to the front desk lady, but somehow, she simply smiled and replied, "Thank you."
After speaking, Rebecca Quentin took the documents and money and walked out of the hotel.
Howard Geoffrey’s car was already parked by the roadside. Rebecca Quentin walked over, this time consciously sitting in the passenger seat.
The mood on their way back seemed different from when they came...
At that moment, Rebecca Quentin was thinking about her son, so she didn’t continue dwelling on the chaotic thoughts from the previous night.
Howard Geoffrey was focused on driving, and no one could know what he was thinking at that moment.
After about half an hour of driving, Howard Geoffrey spoke, "I have to go back to New York to take care of some things."
Rebecca Quentin actually wanted to say he didn’t need to inform her of his whereabouts, but instead, she replied with a simple "Mm."
Howard Geoffrey waited for a while, seeing that Rebecca Quentin was just looking out the window, he suddenly asked, "Is there nothing you want to say to me?"
Rebecca Quentin shook her head.
After a brief pause in the atmosphere, Howard Geoffrey broke the silence again, "I’ll be back soon."
Rebecca Quentin suddenly raised her eyes. He... what’s he coming back for?
Howard Geoffrey seemed to have guessed Rebecca Quentin’s thoughts, answering, "Next time I’m coming to take you with me."
Rebecca Quentin frowned in confusion, "I never said I wanted to leave here."
"Of course you have to leave here because Christine Quinn will soon leave with Skyler Jones, and I can’t let you stay here alone."
"Even if Mr. Jones takes my sister away, I can still live here on my own."
Howard Geoffrey glanced at Rebecca Quentin through the rearview mirror, "You’re not alone, you’re two people now."
"I can take care of the child."
"When you’re working, who takes care of the child?"
"I..." Rebecca Quentin was at a loss for words, "I’ll figure something out."
"Fine, if you can give me a satisfactory answer before I take you away from here, I’ll let you be."
Howard Geoffrey’s domineering attitude angered Rebecca Quentin, "I don’t need to give you an answer, you have no right to dictate my freedom."
Howard Geoffrey responded calmly, "I’m not dictating your freedom, I just want my child to have a better life."
Turning her face, Rebecca Quentin glared at Howard Geoffrey’s seemingly unaffected face, hating that she couldn’t find a reason to argue with him.
Time slowly passed in Rebecca Quentin’s silent sulking...
Soon, the car entered the small town.
As she would soon see her little one, the anger Rebecca Quentin was holding onto slowly dissipated, and she was just eager to return to her son’s side.
Finally, the car stopped in front of the familiar doorway of Rebecca Quentin’s home.
Without hesitation, Rebecca Quentin hurriedly opened the car door.