Chapter 43

When they walked into the garden, Laura yawned and said, "I'm so sleepy. I'll be going to bed first. There's no need to wake me up for dinner."

Before Margot could reply, Laura had walked to the front door and charged upstairs. She had the habit of taking afternoon naps all the while. As she didn't nap today, she was now extremely drowsy.

Margot took a look at the time. It was 6:00 pm.

Curtis wasn't back yet, so she sat on the couch in the living room to read.

She barely read much before she heard some sounds coming from the door.

She lifted her head,and …

Curtis was dressed smartly in a suit. He had fresh flowers in one hand and cake in the other as he walked in.

Margot stared at him. She was dumbfounded.

He had a gentle look on his face as he walked toward her with big strides.

He stood in front of her in his tall, large frame. Handing her fresh flowers and cake, he said, "These are for you."

All of a sudden, Margot felt a little shy. She was surprised that Curtis