The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon

Delbert didn’t know what had happened, but he could sense fear from her trembling body.

So, he held Harriet tightly.

“What's wrong? Can you tell me?” he asked patiently.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

“When | woke up just now and didn’t see you, | thought everything yesterday was just a dream. But luckily, you’re still here!” she sai Please, never leave me without a word again, okay? | was so scared

She buried her head deeply in Delbert’s chest. Delbert felt a dampness on his chest and noticed Harriet’s trembling shoulders. His heart ached, and he quickly patted her back to comfort her.

“How could | bear to leave you? | promise, | will always be by your side. Whatever happens, we will face it together, okay?” he said.

He smiled and muttered to himself, “I will never disappear from your sight again!” Harriet finally felt relieved, but she still held onto Delbert’s waist.

“Alright, let's go downstairs for breakfast. Opal should have prepared it by now,” Delbert said, feeling a bit breathless from Harriet’s tight

embrace.

“No, | don’t want to eat breakfast. want to hold you a little longer, just in case you disappear again,” Harriet said in a spoiled tone. Delbert looked down at her and ruffled her hair.

“What are you doing?” Harriet frowned, looking displeased.

“You're not behaving, and I’m punishing you,” Delbert teased, trying to tickle her.

Harriet giggled and dodged. “Stop it! It tickles me so much. | surrender, okay?” Harriet said, squirming in his arms.

Delbert was delighted to hear her laughter.

“It's too late,” Delbert deliberately said.

Unable to bear it, Harriet pushed him away and ran back to the

“Don’t come near me. I’m not easy to bully. I’ll punch your chest!” s said, swinging her fist.

“I'd love to experience that.” Delbert smirked, playfully approaching

her.

Harriet looked around, trying to find a way out.

Seeing through her intentions, Delbert wanted to tease her even more.

He got on the bed, stretched out his arm, and cornered Harriet. “Want to run? Call me honey, and I'll let you go,” he said.