Just like what Amos said, Harley returned downstairs and stayed there for a bit. However, he was still nervous, so he went upstairs again.
He knew Thea's temper, so he had been thinking about how to ease the situation between them when he went up.
After thinking about it for a while, he went to the nurses' station to wait for Cutie Pie's examination report. He picked it up and walked to the ward.
After standing at the ward's door for a long time, Harley mentally prepared his words and pushed the door open.
"Cutie Pie's examination report is out. I've brought it here!"
Thea was sitting by the bed and Cutie Pie had fallen asleep. She patted the child's back absent-mindedly and said nothing.
Harley put the report on the table before continuing.
"I lost my temper just now. I know that you're in a bad mood. I'm sorry, Thea. I shouldn't have reacted that way! I'll pay attention to it in the future. It's almost noon. Are you hungry? I'll buy you something to eat!"
Thea pursed her lips and said, "No. I've ordered takeout. Let's go to the bureau of civil administration after we finish our meal!"
Harley was stunned, "What do you mean?"
"It's exactly what you're thinking about!" Thea said faintly. She seemed to have become calm again.
"Let's get divorced! I'm not saying it because I'm angry. I'm serious about it. You're not the one at fault. Thank you for taking care of me, Harley. But we have to end this marriage!"
Harley stood still. He felt a sharp pain in his heart. He wanted to laugh, but he couldn't.
He used to be a proud person. He was attractive and adored by women. Finally, he chose to be with Thea, a seemingly ordinary lady.
However, he had never regretted it.
He loved her wholeheartedly and even accepted the fact that she had a child with someone else. He was willing to do so!
Even when she said those harsh words just now, he still swallowed his pride and apologized!
He thought that he had done a good job. But in the end, he couldn't get her back. He had been humble, but she still didn't want him.
"Do you really want to find that man that much?"
Thea's finger paused in mid- air before continuing, "Yes! Then Cutie Pie..."
"You're just looking for excuses!" Harley clenched his teeth and huffed, "All of these are just excuses! Fine then! I've never forced anyone to do anything unwillingly. If you want to get a divorce, go and do it then!"
After that, he turned around and was about to leave the ward.
"I won't go to the bureau of civil administration with you. If you want to get divorced, contact my lawyer! I will entrust my lawyer to handle everything!"
Thea opened her mouth. She wanted to say something. Eventually, all she could say was...
"Thank you!"
Thank you? She actually said that?
Harley slammed the door and left.
In the dead of night, Eudora and Amos were awakened by a phone call.
At the other end, Harley said in a drunken tone, "Amos, do you hate me too?"
Amos frowned, "Are you drunk?"
Harley laughed, "Yes! I'm at the Midnight Bar! I haven't been here for a long time. There are a lot of pretty girls here. Come quickly. I'll introduce one to you!"
"Harley Louis!" Amos said in a cold voice, "You've gone too far! Cutie Pie is still in the hospital. How can you go drinking?"
"Cutie Pie? Who is that? Beats me! I am single now. Why can't I drink?"
Eudora rubbed her eyes. When she heard Amos' words, she asked softly.
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