CHAPTER 217 MOVING OUT

"About your feelings for madam, of course. You were indifferent about her a month ago, Mr. Lancaster, but now you’re so..." Joe wore a frown, suddenly at a loss for words to describe Henry’s current state.

Henry rested his head on his palm, his gaze fleeting. "I didn’t realize my feelings for her in the past. Now that I do, of course I won’t treat her like I used to."

"You mean, you're going to become an actual couple with madam, Mr. Lancaster?"

"Mm."

Joe stroked his nose with a hand. "But Mr. Lancaster, madam doesn't look like she's planning to forgive you. I'm afraid your wish won't come true."

"It's okay." Henry looked down tenderly at the woman soundly sleeping on his lap. "I'll ask for her forgiveness with my actions." 2

"I see. I wish you the best of luck and success then, M r. Lancaster," said Joe.

This was his first time seeing Mr. Lancaster treat a woman so gently. It was plain that he put his heart in i t.

"Thank you," Henry thanked him, a rare occurrence, as he wore a smile, evidence of his good mood.

After that, it was silent in the car. No one talked, save for the faint breathing noises.

Three hours later, Yvonne stood before the villa, staring at it with a complex gaze, and was unable to step in no matter what.

Henry turned to her. "What is it?"

"I don't want to go in." Yvonne gripped her fists.

"Why?" Henry narrowed his eyes.

Taking a deep breath, Yvonne answered, "I agree to come back with you and agree not to divorce temporarily but I didn't agree to continue staying here."

Henry clenched his jaws. "Where are you staying if not here?"

"Anywhere. I just don’t want to stay here," Yvonne uttered glumly.

Sue gaped on the side. "Madam, are you moving out?"

Yvonne hummed her confirmation while Henry scowled. "Yvonne Frey, do you actually want to move out alone or is it because you don't want to stay with m e?" i

Yvonne's gaze was evasive. "I... I want to stay alone."

"Is that all?" Henry was still doubtful.

Yvonne bit her lips. "Yes."

"Then tell me, why do you want to stay alone?" Henry asked again.

Without holding back, Yvonne spoke her honest thoughts, "Because I still can't face you right now 1

can't stay under the same roof with you without holding any grudges. Especially this villa it's

brought me far more pain than happiness. So this is just a place of grievance to me!"

"I see." Sue nodded in understanding. She had witnessed all the ups and downs that Yvonne had here for three years. There were indeed more sufferings than happiness.

"Sir, let madam stay outside for now then." Sue helped Yvonne in persuading Henry as well.

Henry's frown deepened, visibly opposing the idea of i t. Which pair of husband and wife lived separately?

"No," he rejected directly.

Yvonne hung her head.

Sue sighed when she saw it and started again. "Sir, just agree to it. Madam is right. Her experience in this villa doesn't make her happy at all."

As she spoke, she pulled Henry aside and warned in a whisper, "Sir, madam is nursing a huge grievance against you right now. It’s best that you do things according to her wish. Since she doesn't want to stay here and wishes to stay outside, just let her be. You can just go to her more often, yes?"

Henry thought that she made sense but he was worried about leaving Yvonne to stay alone outside.

The woman was more careless than not usually. Could she take care of herself?

"Sir, did you hear what I said?" Sue nudged Henry.

Henry looked at his slightly wrinkled sleeve in disdain. "Do you know that she insists to stay alone outside not only because this villa oppresses her but it’s also because she wants to stay separated with me

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"Of course I do. But I also said that you can go to her any time, sir. Go for a meal, then find an excuse to stay the night, like when you were in the village. Be shameless. I believe that madam won't chase you away," Sue suggested.

Henry pressed his lips together hearing what she said. After some time, he closed his eyes in fatigue. "I understand."

"Are you agreeing, sir?" exclusive content.

"What can I do if I don't?” Henry palmed his forehead.

Just like what Sue said, he could only go along what Yvonne wanted if he wanted her forgiveness.

"That's the way to go. Go tell madam, go ahead," Sue encouraged with a chuckle.

Henry glanced at her before going to Yvonne, the latter staring back at him. He started slowly. "You can stay outside if you want. I'll make arrangements for the house."

Yvonne was surprised that he actually agreed to it, asking only to make arrangements for the house. She was curious where he would put her.

Seeing that the girl was quiet, Henry glowered, thinking that she was opposed to his decision. "What are you thinking?"

"Nothing." Yvonne shook her head and asked carefully, "Where are you relocating me?"

"The apartment in the city center," Henry said, looking at his watch.

Yvonne asked in puzzlement, "Which apartment in the city center?"

He had so many properties that she would not know where it was even when he mentioned one carelessly.

Henry looked at Yvonne like he was looking at a fool." Get in the car. I'll take you there."

"Oh." Yvonne stuck her tongue out embarrassedly and went in the car after bidding Sue goodbye.

Henry drove personally as Joe had already gone back t o the office. Seated on the passenger seat, Yvonne kept her hands on the seatbelt as she spaced out while watching the scenery that was speeding backward through the window.

From the corner of his eyes, Henry saw her and asked, "What's on your mind?"

"Nothing," Yvonne replied faintly, reeling in her gaze.

Henry did not push it when she did not want to divulge anything. Steering the wheel, he asked, "Since you’re back, do you still want to work in the office?"

Yvonne froze before shaking her head. "I've resigned. How am I supposed to work?"

"I'll ask Joe to inform HR to pull back your resignation if you want to go back," Henry said faintly.

Yvonne widened her eyes in shock. "I remember that you announced the rule of resigned employees being prohibited from coming back on the first day of your arrival. Aren't you breaking it now by doing this?"

"You're a different case." Henry chuckled.

Yvonne blinked. "What's the difference?"

"You’re an employee and my wife. I don't think there's anything wrong in being partial to my wife

occasionally. Besides, the company’s mine. Who's to openly critique what I want to do?"

The corner of Yvonne's lips twitched. "You remind me of a fatuous and self-indulgent ruler.”

Tm honored to be called that," Henry chortled.

Yvonne rolled her eyes. This man was getting more shameless recently. He actually took it as a compliment when she compared him to an unprincipled king.

"Done considering?" Henry spoke again, "If you want t o go back to work, I'll have Joe make the arrangement now."

"Let me sit on it.” Yvonne did not answer him at once.

Henry took a glimpse at her. "Up to you. Just let me know when you decide."

"Mn." Yvonne made a tiny nod.

It was quiet between them after that until Henry broke it first when he parked the car in the apartment building’s carpark. "We're here, come on."

Yvonne got out of the car instantly, her gaze scanning the parking lot that she was in. She knew about the apartment - it was a renowned luxurious building for the riches. A square meter cost up to tens of thousands of dollars.

She did not expect Henry to bring her here, also regretting that she agreed for him to decide on where she would be staying.

"Let's go." The man led the way, pocketing his car key.

Yvonne followed swiftly, getting a bit nervous when she entered the elevator. Henry stared at her skeptically. "What are you nervous about?"