Chapter 13

Kimberly, who had just stepped out of the elevator, stopped. Her eyes narrowed and her forehead furrowed as she saw someone walking towards her. She let out a harsh breath and immediately put on a cold face. She folded both hands in front of her, as if preparing to block the person.

"What are you doing here?" Kimberly asked in a firm tone. Her face showed an expression of dislike. She looked the person up and down and scoffed. "Who are you trying to seduce with that outfit? You're a real bitch!"

Deborah suddenly appeared at the office where Kimberly worked, wearing very sexy clothes. A broken white crop top and a very short leather skirt. It was probably only as high as her bottom. Not to mention her black thigh-high boots that made Deborah look like she was going to a nightclub.

Deborah rolled her eyes lazily when she passed Kimberly. She stopped and glared at Kimberly just to say, "None of your business!" After that, Deborah walked away from Kimberly.

Kimberly snorted in annoyance but let Deborah be. She turned, watching Deborah's back until the girl got into the elevator. Kimberly was curious, but she didn't have time to find out. She had to leave soon because Harry was waiting outside. Harry's parents invited Kimberly to lunch.

Arriving at the restaurant, the waiter immediately took them both to a private room that had been reserved by Eve. When Kimberly entered, Eve immediately greeted Kimberly with a warm hug.

"How are you? It's been a long time. I really miss you." Eve's voice was always soft and warm, making Kimberly feel like she was with her mother. She always felt calm when she met Eve. "I wanted to see you before our flight abroad. We'll be there for a long time, so I'll really miss you." Eve released her hug, and her hand went to grip Kimberly's shoulder.

Although this wasn't their first meeting, Kimberly still felt awkward. "I'm fine, Eve. How are you and Nelson?"

"Yes. We're very healthy, only... something's missing."

Kimberly furrowed her brow. "Are you sick?" Kimberly asked worriedly.

Eve shook her head. She leaned her head closer and whispered, "Nelson and I have been wanting to hold a grandchild."

Harry suddenly coughed, making everyone's attention turn to him. "When are you going to marry Kimberly? I want to see Kimberly junior," Eve said with her eyes wide, as if putting pressure on Harry.

"Why do you say Kimberly junior? Not Harry Junior? Isn't your child Harry, not Kimberly?" Nelson protested while his hand wrapped around Harry's shoulder. He looked like a father who didn't accept it when his child was treated unfairly.

"Because I want to have a beautiful granddaughter like Kimberly. Is that wrong?" Eve raised both her hands, then shrugged. She looked unwilling to lose.

"Granddaughter?" The arm around Harry's shoulder loosened. "Sounds good too." He now seemed to agree with his wife's words. They only had one child, Harry, and a granddaughter looked cute.

Seeing Nelson and Eve's interaction, Kimberly couldn't help but laugh. She always felt happy when she was with Harry's parents, and Kimberly felt like she had found her lost home. Getting more serious with Harry, it didn't seem like a bad thing.

"Son! Why is your face pale?" Nelson scolded when he noticed the change in Harry's face.

Harry shook his head and tried to smile. "It seems like it's because I'm very hungry. You should postpone talking about granddaughters for now. Let's eat!" Harry walked towards Kimberly and said to the girl. "You must be hungry too. Don't take their words seriously. Let's eat first."

Harry took Kimberly's hand and pulled the woman towards the dining table. He pulled out a chair for her, then sat down beside her.

Nelson and Eve looked at each other and ended up sighing together. Without saying anything else, they both joined the couple.

Lunch was warm and full of intimacy. Several times Nelson and Eve brought up the topic of marriage again. Harry just kept quiet and shook his head at his parents' words while Kimberly looked awkward because it seemed like she was the one being chased to get married soon. She did like the family, but as for getting married, she didn't know.

After lunch, Harry drove Kimberly back to the office. They didn't stay long because Nelson and Eve had to go to the airport soon. They were going to start their old age by travelling around the world.

"Don't think too much about what my parents said. They've wanted a daughter for a long time, so maybe they're being overbearing towards you." Harry's car was already in front of Kimberly's office lobby. He was afraid that Kimberly wouldn't be comfortable with his parents' words.

Kimberly smiled, her hand reaching out to take Harry's hand. Harry was surprised because Kimberly didn't usually act spontaneously like this. But he was happy because it was a sign that Kimberly was starting to accept him.

"You don't have to worry. I like them. You be at ease; I won't take their words seriously."

Harry was relieved but also disappointed. He was relieved that Kimberly didn't feel bothered by Eve and Nelson's insistence, but he was disappointed because this wasn't the response he wanted. But Harry still smiled after seeing Kimberly's genuine smile. He would still act like a good man in front of Kimberly. Harry was sure that soon he would win Kimberly's heart.

"I'm relieved that you're not bothered. I'm glad you like them even though..." Harry shrugged while closing his lips. "They're sometimes annoying," Harry said, ending with a chuckle.

Kimberly laughed along. "Yes, you're right. But that's what makes me like them both." She pulled back her hand and prepared to open the door, but Harry quickly stopped her. Harry shook his head, signalling Kimberly not to do it.

Kimberly was silent and pulled back her hand, obeying. Harry got out first to open the door for Kimberly.

"Thanks," said Kimberly with a sweet smile.

Harry didn't answer; he closed his lips while shaking his head. His hands were open, and he gave a teasing smile. Kimberly, knowing the code, just laughed and then stepped forward to hug Harry.

"Thank you." Harry returned the hug tightly, as if he didn't want this moment to end soon.

"Um... um...!"

Kimberly quickly released her hug and turned towards the back of Harry, from where the voice came. She immediately rolled her eyes lazily when she saw who had just cleared their throat.

"Deborah? What are you doing at Kim's office?" Harry looked the most surprised of the three. His face became paler than before.

Deborah initially glared at Kimberly, then turned and smiled mysteriously at Harry. "I just want to get to know my daughter better." Who knows, maybe we can chat and talk about our lovers."

Harry and Deborah looked at each other with expressions that were hard to read, and it made Kimberly uncomfortable. She then went up one step so that she was now facing Deborah directly.

"There will be no intimacy between us. If you're done with your business at this office, you'd better leave. Your appearance is really disturbing my eyes," Kimberly said while looking Deborah up and down with a contemptuous look, like someone disgusted by something.

Deborah responded to Kimberly's words with a cynical smile. "Next time I'm not only going to disturb your eyes, but also your life." She glanced at Harry before finally walking away from them both.