Chapter 173 Helping Dad "Deceive" Mommy Home
That night, Harper obediently returned to Sarah's room and slept on Sarah's side with Ethan on the other side.
In truth, Harper really wanted to ask Sarah how the conversation with Antonio had gone today. However, seeing Sarah in a bad mood, Harper guessed it probably didn't go well.
So, it was up to her to step in and help Antonio "deceive" Sarah home!
The next morning, Harper woke up early. While Sarah was in the bathroom getting ready and Ethan was still fast asleep, she quietly sneaked out of the room and headed straight for the hotel lobby.
She remembered asking the receptionist yesterday about a corner in the lobby that needed some paint touch-ups. Where was it?
As she looked around, she saw several workers not far away carrying paint buckets and tools heading towards the rest area...
Harper's eyes lit up, and she quickly followed them, taking a sniff of the strong paint smell in the air. It made her frown, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
She hated this smell so much!
But she couldn't worry about that now. She endured the discomfort and ran to the vicinity, taking a few deep breaths until a red rash successfully appeared on her little arm.
She hoped Antonio wouldn't disappoint her after her "sacrifice" this time!
Meanwhile, James arrived at the hotel to meet Antonio regarding a company matter. To his surprise, as soon as he stepped into the hotel lobby, he spotted Harper with red rashes covering her arms.
At that moment, Harper was crying to one of the waitresses, saying, "Miss... I'm scared! I want Mommy and Daddy..."
"You, just wait a moment. I'll call right away." The waitress was obviously shocked by the red rashes on Harper's arms and had trouble finding her words.
Seeing this, James quickly ran towards Harper and anxiously asked, "Miss Harper, what happened to you?"
"I don't know… It just suddenly appeared... I'm scared… I want Daddy..." Harper cried and looked at the waitress not far away, making a phone call.
"Yes, Mrs. Valencia, please come down and take a look."
Harper was startled; she needed to get Antonio down quickly.
"I want Daddyyy! I'm so scared! What if I die?!"
James dialed Antonio's number, informing him of the situation in the lobby while gently comforting Harper by patting her head. "Don't worry, Miss Harper. Everything will be okay."
Before long, a person rushed out of the elevator.
Antonio frowned and exuded an icy aura. When he saw Harper standing there with red rashes all over her arms, his heart inexplicably clenched!
He quickly walked over and asked coldly, "What's going on? Did you call a doctor?"
"I've already notified them. They'll be here soon," James respectfully replied and watched as Antonio immediately embraced Harper. He opened his mouth to give a reminder but swallowed it back.
He was afraid that this might be some contagious rash that could spread to the boss.
"Daddy, I'm scared... I don't want to stay in the hotel anymore. I want to go home!" Harper cried, clinging to Antonio.
Tears streamed down her face as she spoke. Her crying intensified when she saw Sarah and Ethan running towards her from the nearby stairwell.
"Harper... Harper, what's wrong?"
Sarah stumbled towards Harper, her hair disheveled. It was clear she had hurriedly come out of the room upon hearing about Harper's accident, not even having time to change her shoes.
"Mommy, I feel so uncomfortable... The air here makes it hard for me to breathe. I want to go home... Can we not stay here, please?"
Harper collapsed into Sarah's arms and sobbed uncontrollably, looking extremely pitiful and innocent.
Meanwhile, Ethan stood beside them, gently rubbing his sister's head in empathy. His intention was to comfort her and reassure her not to be afraid. However, as he noticed a fleeting mischievous glint in Harper's teary eyes, he paused.
Huh? Harper wouldn't do something like this on purpose, right?
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