Book TRK
Chapter 448
Chapter 448
Hesper lowered her head and avoided exchanging gazes with Rickard, but fortunately, Petruchio and
Isobella did not dig deeper regarding this matter. They only exchanged a few words, and dinner was
almost over.
When Hesper agreed to stay, she never thought that Rickard would be staying here too, so she
frowned and went to see Pennleigh. “Why is Rickard staying in your house? Why have I never heard
that your families know each other very well?”
Pennleigh felt a little miserable too; he did not want Rickard to stay, but this whole thing was decided
between Petruchio and Rickard, and he only knew about this not long before Hesper got informed.
“Okay… Anyway, it’s only one night. I’ll head back first thing in the morning tomorrow.”
“Yeah, that’s the only way to go now.”
Pennleigh led Hesper to the guest room. It could be seen that someone had specially rearranged this
room a few days in advance. It seemed very suitable for ladies to stay in, and a work area had been set
aside for Hesper, although she would not be rushing any work tonight.
“Good night, Hesper.”
Hesper waved at Pennleigh, suddenly saw Rickard coming around the corner, and immediately put on
a smile. “Let’s go to the studio together tomorrow morning. I want to drink the coffee that they offer
downstairs.”
Pennleigh was flattered. “Okay, then I’ll tell my mother that the two of us won’t be having breakfast at NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.
home.”
“Okay.”
Seeing Pennleigh’s sweet smile, Hesper sneered inwardly.
‘I didn’t expect this kid to know that Rickard was coming just by looking at me, even though he had his
back facing Rickard. It’s indeed a waste for him to stay in the design industry instead of the filming
industry.’
Rickard did not say anything, turned around, and went into the room across from that of Hesper. That
was when she realized that she was actually living opposite to Rickard, and she did not know if it was a
deliberate arrangement or just a coincidence.
Hearing the door close behind him, Pennleigh turned his head, just in time to see Rickard’s calm gaze
as it disappeared into the darkness behind the door, which looked so cold that it was emotionless.
“…Rickard lives just across the corridor?”
Pennleigh unconsciously licked his upper molars, and he immediately thought about the intimate
moment that he just had with Hesper.
‘It turns out that she only wanted to provoke Rickard. It’s no wonder she became so gentle with me all
of a sudden.”
Hesper responded with a light hum and took a deep breath. “It’s only going to be one night. I’m leaving
your place tomorrow. Just let him stay here by himself.”
The moonlight seeped into the corridor and shined on Hesper’s side profile. Pennleigh wanted to say
something, but Hesper had already waved at him before he could do so. “I’ll grab some rest first, and
I’ll get up early tomorrow and claim that something urgent has happened. Otherwise, Mrs. Pisano might
keep me here for another day.”
“… Okay.”
Before Pennleigh could say good night to her, Hesper had already closed the door.
On the other side, Rickard gave Renfrew a call.
Renfrew was usually asleep at this time, but he heard that his parents had met each other today, and
the news had managed to keep him awake.
“How is Mommy doing over there? Did anyone bully her?!” Renfrew asked while rubbing his drowsy
eyes.
Rickard’s gaze softened a little, and he shook his head. “Don’t worry, no matter where Mommy is, she’ll
be the one who bullies others. It’s impossible for her to get bullied.”
…But
But you managed to bully her back then, didn’t you?” Renfrew muttered.
Rickard paused for a split second, then sighed softly, thinking of the slender wrist in his palm today.
“She seems to have become thinner.”
Renfrew shook his head with some dissatisfaction. “I knew that Mommy wouldn’t take good care of
herself when she’s living alone out there. I hate Uncle Matt now. Mommy’s life experience isn’t
something she can decide, so why should she suffer so many grievances?”