novelraw Chapter 376: She Is Tired of Being the Third Wheel!
Chapter 376: She Is Tired of Being the Third Wheel!
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"Hilla, the condition of the disaster has stabilized. Horton is coming back." Halle suddenly rushed out of the bedroom happily.
Hilla hurriedly stepped forward to support her, fearing that she would fall down accidentally.
Hilla said nervously, "Halle, be careful. Yesterday, you said you were not feeling well."
"I’m fine, Hilla. Horton said he was coming. He’s coming to meet me. After the exchange conference, he’s going to go back with us."
Halle excitedly brought her phone to Hilla and showed the messages.
Hilla was afraid that Halle would fall, so she quickly nodded and let Halle sit down on the sofa.
"I know. It’s great that he’s fine. Otherwise, seeing how worried you are every day, I am depressed."
Hilla heaved a sigh of relief, looking at Halle.
Hilla smiled and said, "Halle, you’re like a child now. Horton sends you a message, and you’re so happy."
She understood Halle’s feelings and could not help but feel happy for her.
Halle ignored her teasing and smiled. Her eyes flashed with light. Halle said with a smile, "I just want him to return safely."
Hilla packed up her clothes. Since the exchange meeting was ended, there was no reason for her to stay in Toulon.
Moreover, the construction after the disaster was not a thing a doctor could do. "Hilla, it must be hard for you to stay with me for so long in Toulon."
Halle looked at Hilla, with a hint of guilt in her eyes. Halle knew that if she hadn’t come here as she was pregnant, Hilla wouldn’t have left the Anderson family and taken care of her in the unfamiliar Toulon.
Halle could take care of herself, but she knew that Hilla would definitely not let her alone.
"Margaret’s wedding is over. Go back and rest!" Halle looked at Hilla, feeling distressed and guilty.
Hilla made light of it. She packed up everything and waited for Horton to come back at any time.
"Halle, I’m your younger sister. If I don’t accompany you, who else can?"
"Besides, I went out after arriving in Toulon. In the past few days, I visited all the beautiful places in the city. I saw a garden full of cherry trees."
With a smile on her face, Hilla comforted Halle. "Now I feel like I’m traveling alone without telling Bruce. How happy I am."
Although Halle knew that Hilla said this to comfort her, she couldn’t help but feel happy.
Holding Hilla’s hand, Halle cried.
"Just the two of us. There are only the two of us in the Holt family."
In the happy family, only two daughters were left. If they did not care about each other, who would care about them?
Hilla wiped the tears off Halle’s face, feeling a little sad. She said in a low voice, "Halle, what are you talking about? We have more than two."
"You have Horton, Emily, and the baby in your belly. Maybe you will have a third baby later."
Halle was amused by Hilla’s thoughts. Halle pursed her lips and said, "Don’t talk nonsense. Do you think I’m a pig? How can I give birth to so many babies?"
A cheerful smile appeared on Hilla’s face. She rolled her eyes and muttered, "I don’t care. In any case, our Holt Family has expanded."
"Are you being shameless?"
Halle smiled. She felt much better because of Hilla’s words.
Perhaps because she was pregnant, her mood had been fluctuating a lot recently, especially every time when the news of Horton was broadcasted. She would be unable to control her thoughts.
"Anyway, Bruce married me. He and our child also belong to the Holt family."
After Hilla finished speaking, she burst out laughing happily. Halle also laughed, no longer worrying.
When it was close to night, there was a knock on the hotel door.
Hilla woke up in a daze and walked out of the room. The next second, when she saw the situation in the living room, she closed the door and woke up in an instant.
Horton was back.
She should have gone out to greet him, but the two people in the living room were hugging each other. It was inappropriate for her to go out now.
Although she knew that it had been a long time since Horton and Halle separated, she did not expect them to miss each other so much.
A dull sound came from outside the room, as if something had fallen to the ground.
Hilla held her breath, turned around, and jumped onto the bed.
She pulled up the quilt and wrapped it around herself tightly. The moment she closed her eyes, just as she thought, the door of her room opened.
"Hilla."
Halle’s voice sounded above her head. Hilla closed her eyes tightly and remained motionless.
Halle sat by the bed and waited for a moment before calling out softly, "Hilla, are you asleep?"
Hilla thought that even if she doesn’t sleep, she had to sleep. She could not wake up.
Halle waited for a moment. It seemed that Halle knew that she would not be able to wait for Hilla’s response and did not force her. Halle could only slowly retreat from the room and close the door.
In the living room, Horton just came out after the shower. He went forward to hold Halle’s waist, bringing her into his arms, kissing her neck.
"Hilla has gone to sleep."
Halle smiled and wanted to push him away, but she failed. Instead, she was hugged even tighter by Horton.
"Be gentle."
Halle blushed, lowered her head, and whispered, "Hilla hasn’t slept yet."
Never try to wake up a person who was pretending to be asleep.
She knew that Hilla pretended to be asleep on purpose. Hilla must have seen something just now. Hilla didn’t wake up because Hilla didn’t want to embarrass her.
Halle knew Hilla best.
However, when Halle thought about being seen by Hilla, she still felt very embarrassed.
"Hilla must have heard it just now. Let’s keep our voices down."
Halle didn’t know what to say. She was embarrassed and joyful.
When she saw Horton at the door, she admitted that her heart was beating happily.
It was great that he could come back safely.
Horton raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled gently.
"Since Hilla doesn’t want to expose you, don’t let her down."
He lifted Halle up as he spoke.
Horton carried her up and her feet left the ground. Halle nervously wrapped her arms around Horton’s neck. Her face turned red.
It was like cherry blossoms in April, the flying rain in June, gorgeous and beautiful.
Feeling that she was carried back to the bedroom, Halle was a little nervous and flustered. The moment she landed on the bed, Halle hugged Horton tightly and whispered, "Can you be gentle? I have something to tell you."
Looking at the deep love and the eager desire in Horton’s eyes, Halle blushed and whispered, "I am pregnant, your second child."
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Halle’s voice was as gentle as a breeze. Horton was deeply touched.
He buried his head in her neck, smelled her fragrance, and stayed still for a long time.
Halle had been excited. But as Horton fell silent, she became uneasy.
She didn’t know what he was thinking, nor did she know how he felt.
She had thought that he would be happy about the news. Wasn’t he always looking forward to it?
But he remained silent. It was so quiet that she felt lost and flustered.
Halle wrapped her hands around Horton’s neck and asked nervously, "You don’t want this child?"
This was different from what she thought.
Horton came to his senses and moved slightly.
When he looked up, Halle saw his red eyes and his excitement and happiness. She smiled, "I knew you would like him."
Halle had mixed feelings right now.
It seemed too good to be true.
There was just a lot going on in her heart right now. But she knew Horton also liked this child just as she did.
"I’ve planned to tell you, but I was afraid you would be worried. Now we can go home together. Don’t leave me anymore."
All these years, she had experienced the joys and sorrows of life and was used to being ignored by others.
Once she thought that as long as she remained aloof, these people couldn’t hurt her.
When she met Horton, she guessed he was just teasing her. However, as time went by, she was melted by him.
She wanted to give it a try. She yearned for the happiness of those ordinary people. "We’ll always be together."
Horton lowered his head and kissed Halle. Under the light of the lamp, the quiet night witnessed their sweet kiss.
In summer, Toulon was full of flowers.
The streets and parks were filled with cherry blossoms, as well as happiness and laughter.
Hilla carefully wrapped herself in the quilt and secretly took out her mobile phone.
The screen lit up her face while she put on a big smile.
Wrapped in the quilt, she rolled around happily. Her tinkling laughter came from the bedroom.
It was filled with shyness and joy.
After a night in the hotel, they boarded the plane.
Hilla carefully took care of Halle and reminded her in a low voice, "Don’t carry heavy things. Keep a distance from others."
"I’m fine. You don’t have to treat me like a child. I know how to take care of myself."
Halle smiled happily. She held Horton’s arm and looked at him. Then, she lowered her head and blushed.
The atmosphere was sweet. Hilla now understood why people said absence made the heart grow fonder.
Halle only had eyes for Horton.
Hilla was a little jealous, but she felt happy for Halle.
She was glad that Halle could live a happy life.
Horton held Halle’s hand tightly all the way until they got on the plane.
Halle moved her hand embarrassedly and said in a low voice, "Now that I have sat down, you can let go of me."
Horton tightened his grip on her hand and refused her. "I want to keep you warm."
"I’m not cold."
"You’re."
Halle blushed in embarrassment and avoided eye contact with Hilla. She muttered to Horton, "But my hands are sweating!"
Being held by him all the time, she really felt a little hot.
It was summer now. Although the air conditioner was working, she was not cold at all.
"Well, I’m cold," Horton said.
"But you are sweating too."
Halle felt embarrassed to be seen like this by others.
It seemed that Horton couldn’t live without her.
He stuck to her like glue 24 hours a day and she couldn’t find a way to get rid of him. Feeling Halle’s gaze, Hilla quickly covered herself with the blanket, turned around,
and closed her eyes.
She pretended to be asleep.
Horton lowered his head and whispered into Halle’s ear, "Don’t you know that when people sweat, it takes away the heat and makes them feel cold?"
Halle opened her eyes and met his crystal and smiling eyes.
He continued without missing a beat, "So ... I’m cold, and you have to warm me up."
Halle was speechless.
Horton was too shameless!
Doctors were sacred. When Horton showed his professional knowledge, he was very attractive.
But no one would know he was using professional knowledge to trick girls.
Halle lowered her head and grabbed Horton’s hand. She smiled as her hair covered her face.
After a while, Halle leaned against Horton’s shoulder.
He smiled happily, "Let me warm you up."
Hilla pretended to be deaf.
A roar was heard and the plane landed at the airport of River City.
The air formed a strong airflow that spread out all around.
The branches around the airport shook.
Hilla got off the plane and walked out without looking back.
She did not wait for Halle and Horton. Anyway, Horton would take care of Halle, so she did not need to worry about Halle’s safety anymore.
And Hilla didn’t want to play gooseberry.
She’d better keep away from Halle and Horton.
So, Hilla hurriedly left the airport.
When she got out, she saw Bruce and his car at a glance. He was leaning against the car door, tall and slender.
He just stood where he was and had attracted the attention of everyone.
He could always become the focus of people.
Bruce frowned as he chased away the women who had come to strike up a conversation. He looked up and saw Hilla standing not far away.
He felt like they had not seen each other for a long time.
He wanted to say something, and before he could move, Hilla had dropped her luggage and dashed straight towards him.
Hilla threw herself into his arms. She missed him so much.
Bruce hugged her tightly.
"Bruce, I miss you so much."
Hilla buried her head in Bruce’s arms and whispered in a wronged voice. She was tired of being the third wheel!