The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 307

"What do you mean?" Evelyn's head was shaking like a bobblehead, "You’re a great guy."

Harrison offered a self-deprecating chuckle but said nothing more.

"Harrison, did Dominic tell you something about Roxanne? Is that why you feel so guilty?"

"Don't beat yourself up, Harrison. You were going through a tough time yourself."

Harrison forced a smile, "I'm gonna go check on Dominic."

He strode across the room, pulled open the fire door to the stairwell and glanced back, "Evelyn, Dominic's about to go into surgery. Put your crush on hold for now. You can pick up where you left off once he's on the mend."

Evelyn's face was clouded with disappointment, "Did Dominic tell you he's annoyed with me?"

"Not at all," Harrison reassured her. "You’re such a nice girl. Dominic's lucky to have caught your eye. It's just."

"Dominic must be so fed up with me," Evelyn said, her voice tinged with sorrow. The sparkle in her eyes dimmed.

If he wasn't annoyed with her, why had her pursuit for all these years left her feeling like a stranger to him?

They had known each other for a decade, yet every time they met, Dominic just called her President Miller.

He wouldn't even call her by her first name.

What kind of distant relationship was that?

Evelyn's face was a picture of misery, "I just want to take care of him. He doesn't want Roxanne wearing herself out with hospital visits, so he hires caretakers to come. But certainly these caretakers won’t be as thorough and attentive as I am."

"True," Harrison agreed. "No one's as dedicated as you. If it makes you feel better, I could have our family nutritionist come over to take special care of Dominic, what do you think?"

Evelyn was puzzled, "Harrison, why won't you support me staying at the hospital to take care of him? It's a chance for us to get closer."

"Just listen to me," Harrison said with a slight frown.

Dominic needed peace and quiet to recover after the surgery.

With her bubbly personality, Evelyn would surely take the opportunity to declare her feelings in various ways, which would definitely be a headache for Dominic if she’s aside.

If Dominic was ready to accept Evelyn, he would have done so by now.

A few days of Evelyn's care after his hospitalization weren't going to move him.

"Alright," Evelyn conceded reluctantly. "Can I visit him just occasionally? I won't disturb him, just want to see for myself that he's getting better."

"Sure."

Dominic's surgery was scheduled for a week later.

The autumn sun hung high in a brilliant sky that day. Despite the perfect weather, Roxanne was a bundle of nerves.

Angela insisted on coming to the hospital to visit her uncle.

Since Dominic and Roxanne had split up, Angela had gradually accepted Dominic's role as her uncle.

The complexities of adult relationships were probably beyond a child's understanding.

Or maybe not. Kids just go along with what the adults say.

Before seeing Dominic, Angela threw herself into Harrison's embrace first.

Holding Angela with one arm, Harrison clutched a banner in the other hand, "Angela, when you see your uncle, help Daddy unfurl this banner and tell your uncle to stay strong, okay?"

Angela nodded obediently, "Daddy, after Uncle Dominic gets better, can you promise me one thing?"

"Is it about your uncle?" Harrison frowned, trying to guess the little one's thoughts.

The little one whispered in his ear, "You like Uncle a lot too, right?"

"Of course," Harrison replied without hesitation. Dominic was a good buddy he could bond with, much like he did with Alexander and Samuel Carter.

Angela continued to whisper, "Then, when he gets better, can you promise to let me have two daddies? Can Uncle Dominic be my daddy too?"