Harrison paused from drying his hair.
He frowned, looking at Vincent,
"Are you spying on me?"
"I'm not into that stuff. I'm not a creep, why would I spy on you and Anne's private life?" Vincent said.
"Then how did you know I'm living with Anne?" Harrison asked.
"Look at you, even the way you call her has changed! Are you really in love with her?" Vincent asked.
"Did Anne tell you?" Harrison said.
"I asked her, and she told me." Vincent said.
Harrison was grumbling to himself, “This silly girl, how could she tell his dad everything? Don't they need some privacy as a couple?”
Vincent continued, "Harrison, now that you two are truly husband and wife, we should start preparing some stuff. Let Anne know about your true identity sooner rather than later. Once she knows, we can introduce her to the family."
"We can't go public with this yet." Harrison said.
Harrison told Vincent about how he almost spilled the beans to Roxanne last night, and his worries.
Vincent frowned, "Judging from Anne's character, she might not enjoy the life of the rich and famous, so we can't rush this. If you act recklessly, she might really leave you."
Harrison knew this too.
He was afraid Roxanne would leave him, so he decided to have sex with her last night.
"Dad, I plan to let Anne have a baby first. If we have a child, even if she's unhappy after learning the truth, she will compromise for the sake of the child." Harrison said.
In this way, he could ensure that Roxanne would always stay with him.
If their love deepened, and they had a child, Anne would definitely forgive him for hiding his identity from her.
"When did you become so cunning?" Vincent asked.
"I have no choice. I'm really afraid Anne will leave me. Dad, let's change the subject. She can’t hear this." Harrison said.
Harrison went out and found Roxanne doing the laundry on the balcony.
He helped her with the laundry, and they chatted.
"What did you and Vincent chat about after dinner?" Roxanne asked.
"Nothing much. He just asked about how far our relationship has progressed and when we can give him a cute granddaughter. He also mentioned that my cousin just had her third child, a very cute girl. He's really envious." Harrison said.
"He's really desperate for a granddaughter." Roxanne said.
"That's only natural. But he seems to prefer granddaughters and isn't too keen on grandsons. He and my mom never had a daughter, so now he wants a granddaughter." Harrison said.
"Ha-ha." Roxanne found her father-in-law really cute.
"Anne, if dad asks you about this in the future, don't tell him everything. We as a couple should have our own privacy." Harrison said.
"He's your dad. What can't he know?" Roxanne said.
"You still can't tell him everything. He's very cunning." Harrison said.
"I'm going to tell him! I like chatting with Vincent." Roxanne said.
"You really don't listen."
Harrison playfully patted her on the butt.
"Harrison, did you just spank me?"
She touched the area where Harrison had patted, her eyes wide.
Harrison gave Roxanne another playful pat on the butt, then put on a serious face and said,
"Who told you to spill the beans to everyone?"
"He's not just anyone! He's your dad." Roxanne said.
"You can't say it next time." Harrison told her.
"Harrison, you spanked me, I'll do the same to you!"
Roxanne unceremoniously patted Harrison's butt.
A man's butt muscles were indeed firmer and stronger. Roxanne couldn't help but give it a squeeze.
"Harrison, your butt is quite firm."
"No touching." Harrison frowned.
"You started it! I'm going to touch it anyway." Roxanne said.
Standing in the living room, watching the playful couple, Vincent smiled contentedly.
His son was finally married, and his daughter-in-law was so perfect.
He was only missing a cute little granddaughter now!
Vincent looked forward to his daughter-in-law giving birth to a little girl soon.
It was a pity his wife couldn't see this.
He looked out at the deep night sky, sighing in his heart,
“Rita, our son is married now.
Your daughter-in-law is a good person, just like you were back then.
Their relationship is getting better and better.
They can definitely live happily ever after.”
Even though this was something to be happy about, Vincent suddenly felt a bit melancholic.
Outside the floor-to-ceiling window was the vast, distant night sky. The starry sky made the old man feel especially lonely at this moment.
Vincent spoke to himself in his heart,
Rita, other couples can grow old together, why did you have to leave me so early?
Rita, it's been seven years since you left, but I still feel so sad.
Rita, I miss you so much.”
Roxanne, who had just finished the laundry, noticed Vincent staring blankly out the window, his eyes somewhat sad.
She quickly tugged on Harrison's sleeve,
"Harrison, look, Vincent seems to be troubled."
"He's probably thinking about my mom again." Harrison said.
His father only had such a sad, tortured and lovesick look when he thought of his mother.
Roxanne felt a little sorry for him, "Vincent really had a tough life. He must have been very lonely after your mother passed away."
"All he wants now is a granddaughter." Harrison took her hand, whispering, "So let's try harder tonight and fulfill him his wish as soon as possible."
"Vincent's still here! Behave." Roxanne glared at him.
He laughed, "So what? Once the door's closed, he won't know anything."
He took her hand and went back to their room passing the living room.
As they passed Vincent, Roxanne smiled and said, "We're going to bed now. I've made your bed in the guest room. You should get some rest."
Vincent watched their intertwined hands, smiling and nodding,
"Okay! I won't disturb you guys."
Watching his son quickly pull Roxanne back to their room, Vincent felt increasingly happy and content.
This guy was hooked, wasn't he?
Vincent was once young and remembered well how strong the desires of youth could be.
Thinking about how he'd soon have his long-awaited granddaughter, Vincent was in high spirits.
Harrison, on the other hand, was a tad too eager.
The moment he entered the bedroom, he had Roxanne down on the bed, pulling the covers over the both of them.
He leaned down, kissing her gently.
His hand was exploring every inch of Roxanne, showcasing his intense desire to possess her.
"Harrison!" Roxanne tried to stop him, grabbing his hand, "Vincent is still outside, this is kind of awkward."
But Harrison wasn't worried at all.
This house was renovated by the guy that Alexander hired. He knew the soundproofing was top-notch.
He kissed her forehead, "Focus."
But Roxanne still dared not make a sound.
When climax hit her, she clung onto Harrison's shoulders and back tightly.
The next morning, there were marks made by Roxanne all over Harrison's shoulders, back and neck.
As always, Roxanne was the first to wake up.
She laid her head on her hand, elbow resting on the pillow, silently observing Harrison sleeping.
She loved his nose bridge and Adam's apple the most.
She reached out a finger, teasingly touching his nose bridge, then his Adam's apple.
Harrison caught her hand and flipped over, pressing her down,
"Teasing me first thing in the morning? You want more?"
Opening his eyes, Harrison looked at the woman beneath him with deep affection.
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