Chapter 104

Harriet wished that the woman wouldn’t show up while she was trying to win Delbert’s heart.

As she opened the door, she was greeted by Cory and Opal.

“Madam, you’re awake. Where’s Mr. Delbert?” Cory asked respectfully.

He had been waiting since early that morning. It was already work time, and the usually punctual Delbert was still asleep. This was unusual.

Cory had been tasked by the idle three noblemen to bring Delbert to Holy Night for a discussion.

He had waited for a long time, but he didn’t dare to knock on the door.

It was already ten thirty when the door finally opened, and Harriet.

emerged.

“Delbert is still sleeping,” Harriet said with a radiant smile.

Cory craned his neck, hoping to peek inside and verify if Delbert was indeed still asleep.

This was unlike the workaholic he knew. For Cory, who had always admired Delbert, it was a shock.

However, Harriet stretched out her hand and blocked Cory’s view, pouting playfully. “Cory, | won’t let you disturb Delbert’s sleep!”

“But it's already ten thirty. Delbert should be up by now.”Cory was a bit anxious.

“| don’t care. Delbert is my man, and he should listen to me,” Harriet “Cory, you seem very concerned about Delbert. Do you like him? Hmph! | won’t let you like him. He’s mine!”

Cory’s face turned pale as he was teased by Harriet. He remained silent.

After all, he wasn’t gay. How could he possibly have feelings for Delbert?

But it sounded strange to Opal, who couldn't believe her ears.

She thought about how Cory was concerned about Delbert’s every move and found Harriet’s words made sense. Delbert had just slept a bit longer today, and Cory had been here since early morning. If they didn’t know any better, they would have thought that Cory was Delbert’s wife.

With this thought, Opal couldn’t help but look at Cory with curiosity. She almost blurted out, “Cory, are you attracted to Delbert?”

Cory remained expressionless, feeling speechless.

He was straight-straighter than any other man.

He silently stepped back, deciding not to meddle with Delbert’s aanymore.

Iff Delbert wanted to sleep, then let him sleep.

Madam, | was wrong. | shouldn’t have disturbed your and Mr. Delbert’s rest. I’ll go and cancel all of his appointments for today!”

Coory.conceded.

“Thaa’t’s good!” Harriet said happily, seeing Cory finally understood.

Dellect had overslept because his workload had been overwhelming latelyyleeaving him mentally exhausted.

200 On top of that, Vernon’s deliberate meddling had strained his relationship with Harriet, adding frustration and irritation to his already heavy load.

After the release, he slept peacefully, holding Harriet close.

He was unaware of the morning passing by, and the servants found it quite unusual.

‘The typically disciplined Delbert has slept in until this hour?’ They wondered.

“Opal, get things ready. I’m going to cook for Delbert,” said Harriet before happily heading downstairs to the kitchen.

Little did she know that when Delbert woke up to find the bed empty beside him, his brows furrowed in a mix of concern and nameless anger.

‘Harriet left?’ He wondered.