Chapter 101

Chapter 101

Delbert's gaze toward Harriet grew intense and possessive, his eyes tracing every inch of her skin with desire and possessiveness.

Unfazed, Harriet met his gaze with bright eyes, tilted her head, and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek.

"It's okay, Delbert. I don't blame you. I know you're doing it for me," she assured him. "If you want to keep me close, then never let me go. Keep me by your side forever, and don't abandon me, okay?"

Harriet had already pledged to stay with Delbert for a lifetime unless he pushed her away.

In her previous life, deceived by Nora and Vernon, she had wrongly believed Delbert to be violent and terrifying. It had driven her to madness, and she had attempted to leave him.

Yet when she died, none of her family and friends came to see her. Only Delbert escaped prison to be with her in death.

In this life, she was determined not to let Delbert down.

Even if he didn't love her now, she would do her best to win him over.

"Harriet, are you since