Chapter 103 Why Are You So Passionate Tonight?
Barbara Clancy shook her head, "I'm not sure."
She had intended to mention that her mother had speculated that Mr. Clancy was aware, but she felt that the truth was too harsh and decided to keep it to herself.
"Queenie, this is your privacy. I respect that. Whether or not you want to tell Mr. Clancy, it's your decision. And... even if you decide to tell him, it should come from you." Queenie managed to squeeze out a relieved smile.
"Barbara, you've grown up and started considering others. Thank you." Back at the apartment, Queenie locked herself in her room and sat on the windowsill, lost in thought.
She didn't know how long she sat there when Benoit sent her a WhatsApp message. Queenie, I won't be coming home for dinner tonight. We have an important business partner coming over to discuss a project.
Queenie replied with a simple okay.
Coincidentally, she was feeling low and didn't want to face Benoit at the moment. With Benoit's perceptive nature, he would surely notice something if he saw her current state, and then he would start asking her what was wrong.
However, she didn't feel like being frank with Benoit just yet. Queenie sat on the windowsill, hugging her knees tightly. For the first time, she wanted to be a little selfish and keep this secret from Benoit for now.
On the way back, she thought a lot. She was afraid that Benoit would divorce her once he found out. She was afraid of losing him. She had never been protected and cherished like this before, and now that she was on the verge of losing it, she realized that she cared more about Benoit than she had imagined, and she craved the warmth he provided.
It was like a person, who had been accustomed to walking in darkness, suddenly finding a guiding light. It became unbearable to continue walking in the dark now!
WhatsApp buzzed again. It was Benoit. Queenie, didn't you tell me to come back early? Other people's wives tell their husbands not to drink and come back early. Aren't you worried about me? Aren't you afraid that other women will steal me away?
After suppressing her emotions all afternoon, when Queenie saw this WhatsApp message, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Even through the screen, she could sense Benoit acting spoiled. She curved her lips and replied. Silly, I'm worried about you. Have a drink, and come back soon. I'll be waiting for you at home.
Benoit replied. Yes, ma'am! Listening to the wife!
Just as she put her phone down, it beeped again.
It was a text message from an unknown number.
Queenie, it's me, Pollard. I want to apologize for what happened this afternoon. Barbara told me everything. Your mother secretly gave me the medical report. You had no clue about it. Queenie, please believe me. I didn't resent you because of this. I love you, and nothing will change that. I admit I didn't handle it well. I was just eager to resolve the issue and quickly find a solution for your health. I was trying to convince my mother. I confess I got impatient and didn't consider your feelings, I'm sorry.
Queenie felt complicated upon reading the message.
Finally, she replied. This matter has nothing to do with you anymore.
After sending the message, Queenie repeatedly fiddled with her phone's WhatsApp.
She wondered how good it would be if Benoit didn't mind about this incident.
As she pondered, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face. She didn't understand why she had such bad luck. Nothing in her life had ever gone smoothly.
After finally meeting Benoit, her own ability to conceive became uncertain.
She loved children so much. Why did the heavens have to be so cruel, robbing her of the chance to have her own child and preventing her family from being complete?
She didn't know how long she cried, but when she grew tired of crying, Queenie went to bed.
In a daze, she felt that the bed beside her sank, and an arm slipped around her waist, pulling her closer.
Queenie trembled, and the person behind her held her even tighter. A familiar and warm voice reached her ears.
"It's me."
Queenie startled again in Benoit's embrace, turned around, and cupped his face as she kissed him.
The sudden initiative caught Benoit off guard.
After kissing her back, he asked, "Wife, why are you so passionate tonight?"
