Patrick, who was pushed by Amelia out of the sudden, took a few steps back and stepped on the pot placed on the balcony.
The next second, a loud crash was heard...
Before she had time to check if Patrick was alright, Amelia saw a crack on the flowerpot.
The words of concern circled around her lips and eventually turned into, "Pay for the vase!"
Patrick who had just regained his footing pulled a long face when he heard Amelia's words.
What about him? Wasn't he important?
The sound attracted the attention of the servants in the house and they came asking. "Mr. Hopper, Ms. Amelia, is everything alright? What happened?"
Hearing that Kiara actually addressed Patrick before her, Amelia could not help but frown.
Was it just her illusion? Why did she feel that Patrick had become the host of this mansion by just coming over a few times?
"Oh, everything's fine." Patrick flicked his suit and said lightly.
Amelia, on the other hand, had something to say.
"Kiara, who let him in?"
Amelia sounded as if the one being let in the villa was not Patrick but a random stranger.
Kiara answered dazedly, "Miss, it's... it's me."
"Who allowed you to let him in?" Amelia asked.
Kiara was obviously stunned. "Cause... he is your husband."
Amelia said helplessly, "Then remember this, if you ever saw this man ringing the doorbell in the future, you have to ask for my permission before opening the door for him. Get it?"
Kiara, who was simple-minded, went dumbstruck for a moment.
Wasn't it the outcome similar whether she opened the door for Patrick first or if she asked for Amelia's permission first before opening the door?
The rich really did like to make things complicated.
Kiara muttered to herself, "Yes miss, I will take note on this."
Patrick raised his eyebrows and thought that his Mrs. Hopper was becoming more and more like the host of a family.
At this moment, Kiara looked at the dirt that was scattered all over the floor. "Ms. Amelia, do you want me to clean that up?"
Acknowledging that Patrick was still here, Amelia said, "There's no need for the time being. You can leave now."
"Alright." Kiara left.
When there were only the two of them left, Amelia said angrily, "What are you doing here at such a late hour?"
Patrick glance at his watch and said, "It's only 7:30 pm."
Therefore, Amelia made some changes to her question and asked again. "Then why are you here?"
There was a hint of cheekiness in Patrick's eyes. "I'm afraid you'll be lonely, so I'm here to accompany you."
Amelia did not want to give in so she said, "I think you are the one who's lonely, aren't you?"
Patrick did not make any comment. He took a few steps closer to Amelia, then he lowered his head and said, "Actually, I'm here to take you home."
Amelia said, "You have said this more than once and I have turned down your request more than once. You already know what the terms are."
Patrick said slowly, "As a matter of fact, I came here for this matter tonight. If you are willing to come with me, things may turn around soon."
Amelia stared at him seriously and asked, "So, you're finally letting Huxton back?"
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