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 Theaâs 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 nursesâ station to wait for Cutie Pieâs examination report. He picked it up and walked to the ward.
After standing at the wardâs door for a long time, Harley mentally prepared his words and pushed the door open.
âCutie Pieâs examination report is out. Iâve brought it here!â
Thea was sitting by the bed and Cutie Pie had fallen asleep. She patted the childâs back absent-mindedly and said nothing.
Harley put the report on the table before continuing.
âI lost my temper just now. I know that youâre in a bad mood. Iâm sorry, Thea. I shouldnât have reacted that way! Iâll pay attention to it in the future. Itâs almost noon. Are you hungry? Iâll buy you something to eat!â
Thea pursed her lips and said, âNo. Iâve ordered takeout. Letâs go to the bureau of civil administration after we finish our meal!â
Harley was stunned, âWhat do you mean?â
âItâs exactly what youâre thinking about!â Thea said faintly. She seemed to have become calm again.
âLetâs get divorced! Iâm not saying it because Iâm angry. Iâm serious about it. Youâre not the one at fault. Thank you for taking care of me, Harley. But we have to end this marriage!â
Harley stood still. He felt a sharp pain in his heart. He wanted to laugh, but he couldnât.
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 couldnât get her back. He had been humble, but she still didnât want him.
âDo you really want to find that man that much?â
Theaâs finger paused in mid-air before continuing, âYes! Then Cutie Pieâ¦â
âYouâre just looking for excuses!â Harley clenched his teeth and huffed, âAll of these are just excuses! Fine then! Iâve never forced anyone to do anything unwillingly. If you want to get a divorce, go and do it then!â
After that, he turned around and was about to leave the ward.
âI wonât 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!â
Thea opened her mouth. She wanted to say something. Eventually, all she could say wasâ¦
âThank you!â
Thank you? She actually said that?
Harley slammed the door and left.
â¦
In the dead of night, Eudora and Amos were awakened by a phone call.
At the other end, Harley said in a drunken tone, âAmos, do you hate me too?â
Amos frowned, âAre you drunk?â
Harley laughed, âYes! Iâm at the Midnight Bar! I havenât been here for a long time. There are a lot of pretty girls here. Come quickly. Iâll introduce one to you!â
âHarley Louis!â Amos said in a cold voice, âYouâve gone too far! Cutie Pie is still in the hospital. How can you go drinking?â
âCutie Pie? Who is that? Beats me! I am single now. Why canât I drink?â
Eudora rubbed her eyes. When she heard Amosâ words, she asked softly.
âWhatâs wrong?â
Harley was sharp-eared. He became excited again when he heard Eudoraâs voice.
âEudora! Is she awake? Thatâs nice. Bring her out too! Letâs have funâ¦â
âShut up!â As Amos spoke, he got up and put on his clothes.
âIâll go and have a look. Harley is drunk.â
Eudora was awake too. She got up and gave him the car keys before saying, âBe careful on the road!â
â¦
Harley was already drunk when Amos arrived at the Midnight Bar. He was even drunker than earlier on the phone and he was staring at a woman in front of him angrily.
The woman was apologizing to Harley with the manager.
âIâm sorry, Mr. Louis. Iâm sure Flavia didnât mean to kiss you! Please forgive her!â
Harley didnât say a word. He just stared straight at them, scaring them out of their wits.
When the manager saw Amos, it was like a savior had appeared. He jumped at the chance.
âPresident Granger, look⦠Mr. Louis wasnât like this before. She did nothing. She just kissed him on the cheek. She was just playing aroundâ¦â
Amos frowned and interjected, âYou can go now!â
The manager quickly ran off with the lady.
âYes! Thank you, President Granger.â
However, Harley also chased after them, shouting, âWho said you could go? Come back here! Tell meâ¦â
Amos held him back and frowned, âEnough! Didnât you listen to what I said in the afternoon? If you really make a fuss like this, I wonât talk to you anymore!â
Harley smiled wryly, âDoes it even matter if I listen to you or not? She still wants to get a divorce. She wanted me to go to the bureau of civil administration with her! Haha! This is probably retribution! Sheâs actually leaving me. She wants to divorce me!â
Harley shouted the last sentence loudly!
Amos was a little surprised and asked, âDid she say that?â
âWhy would I lie to you? Thatâs exactly what she said!â
It seemed like things were much trickier this time!
Just then, Harley suddenly got up and announced, âAmos, itâs rare for you to come. Come, letâs drink! Iâll get some beautiful girls to drink with us.â
Amos was speechless and sighed, âWhy are you asking them to come? To stare at them? You wonât let any woman touch you after allâ
Harley waved his hand and dismissed Amos, âHow is that possible? Iâve been to places like this many times. Why wouldnât I let them touch me? Youâre the one who wonât let other women touch you. Is it because of Eudora?â
Amos didnât want to argue with him anymore.
âYes, Iâm not like you. I donât enjoy this, and Iâm a pretty straightforward person too. Unlike you! Letâs go. Iâll bring you home.â
âI donât want to go backâ¦â
âHmm?â Amos was growing impatient and asked, âAre you sure?â
Harley was afraid of Amos. Even if he was drunk, he would still be afraid when Amos threatened him like this.
âDo you really think of me as your friend? How can you bully me at a time like this?â
Amos ignored him and dragged him out. He stuffed Harley into the car and headed for the hospital.
After arriving at the hospital, Amos confirmed that Thea was still in the ward. Then, he asked the nurse to bring Harley to the ward.
Then, Amos turned and left after seeing Thea help Harley into the ward.
âThey are the only ones who can solve this. As an outsider, I should keep out of it!â Amos thought to himself.