The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison)

Chapter 53

If there wasn't something going on, how could these two not be holding hands by now?

A few days ago, when they went back to their old rural home, Harrison's dad specifically asked her to

arrange for them to sleep in the same bed.

Look at the situation, both of them were still innocent as newborns, and they were such prudes!

Not only was Vincent worried, but Chloe was too because she had no clue when this couple would

finally make some progress.

However, Chloe was secretly pleased. At least her bestie landed herself a reliable man.

Chloe held up her umbrella and left.

In the rain, Roxanne and Harrison walked shoulder to shoulder.

Roxanne stood on Harrison's right.

Harrison first held the umbrella with his right hand so he could better shield Roxanne from the rain and

wind.

But with his right hand holding the umbrella, Harrison couldn't free it to hold Roxanne's hand.

He switched the umbrella to his left hand, and only after walking over a hundred steps did he muster up

the courage to reach out for Roxanne's hand.

But at that moment, Roxanne reached into her backpack to feel for her keys.

Harrison didn't get to hold her hand, and he felt so awkward. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Luckily, no one saw it.

They climbed the stairs together.

The first day Harrison followed Roxanne to this run-down rental, he was shocked to find no elevator.

Climbing stairs was the only way up. The hallway lights were hit or miss, and the walls were plastered

with all sorts of small ads.

He was so gutted by the place.

But after living there for nearly a month, he seemed to have gotten used to it.

When climbing the stairs with Roxanne, they could chat as they walked.

Not sure if it was because he got used to the place, or because there was a unique Roxanne in this

environment.

Either way, he was more than happy to be with Roxanne now.

In Alexander's words, he'd rather ditch high-class parties, blow off socializing, skip golf, and just stay in

Roxanne's shabby rental.

Dinner was made by Vincent.

After eating, Roxanne wanted to clean up, but Vincent stopped her, "Anne, girls' hands are too delicate

for this. Don't do the chores. Sit down and rest."

"Dad, you always don't let me do things. It makes me feel kind of bad." Roxanne felt a bit embarrassed.

Harrison stood up, collecting the dishes as he said, "Dad's right. Girl's hands will get rough if they wash

dishes too much. Just sit, I'll wash."

This was Roxanne's rental, no maid, no fancy dishwasher.

Vincent could only wash the dishes by hand.

Harrison conscientiously gathered the dishes and went to the kitchen.

Vincent felt Harrison had made some progress.

Last time, he had to push Harrison to wash the dishes. This time, Harrison took the initiative.

Not bad, not bad at all.

Roxanne was very moved, "Dad, you've done a great job educating Harrison. Not like Chloe's

husband, Oliver and his family think that wives are for having kids, doing chores, and being free

nannies. But Harrison is different. He shares everything at home, whether it's earning money or doing

chores."

"I didn't lie to you, did I?" said Vincent, "I told you when you married Harrison, you would definitely be

happy."

Roxanne smiled a satisfied smile.

Vincent went on, "Only families lacking in education think women are for birthing kids, doing chores,

and being unpaid nannies. In our family, women always have a higher status than men. What kind of

man is he if he doesn't even cherish his own partner? This is the basics."

Roxanne looked at Vincent with admiration, "Dad, you must have cherished Mom a lot when she was

alive."

The smile in Vincent's eyes gradually faded.

He missed the days when his wife was still around, and he missed her every moment of every day.

"I wanted to cherish her for a lifetime, but her life was full of misfortunes. She left us before she even

turned fifty."

"Dad, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought up your sad memories!"

"It's okay. Eight years have passed, and your mom still lives in my heart. Last night, I dreamed that

your mom asked me when her son and daughter-in-law would give her a grandchild. When you have a

grandchild, remember to worship at her grave, so she can be happy too. Anne, you and Harrison need

to consider this soon."

Roxanne was too embarrassed to tell Vincent that she and Harrison hadn't consummated their

marriage yet, so she just shyly nodded.

Then, she went to the kitchen to help Harrison wash the dishes.

The kitchen was small, and it felt a bit crowded with Roxanne.

Harrison washed them first. Roxanne wanted to help and clean them again, but Harrison wouldn't let

her.

He pushed her out of the kitchen, "You go chat with Dad."

"I can help."

"Let me do it and clean the dishes myself, or Dad will say I'm lazy again."

"Okay."

"What's on your mouth?"

"What?"

Harrison wiped his wet hands on his apron, then gently wiped the corner of Roxanne's mouth with his

thumb.

"You didn't wipe your mouth after eating."

He rubbed her mouth corner a few more times, "You need to eat slower. You got food in your mouth.

There, I've wiped it clean for you."

Roxanne was a bit embarrassed.

During the day, when she wanted to explain her things, Harrison covered her lips with his hand.

Now, he directly helped her wipe her mouth.

"Really?"

She wiped it a few more times before saying, "Dad's steak was too delicious. I couldn't help but eat

fast."

Harrison thought for a moment; of course, it was delicious. That beef wasn't ordinary. It was high-

quality beef that his dad had imported and kept on their own farm.

Harrison continued washing the dishes.

Roxanne went back to chat with Vincent.

Vincent asked, "Anne, have you noticed that Harrison isn't as distant towards you as when you just got

married?"

"We were pretty cold to each other when we first got hitched," Roxanne reminisced about their time

right after tying the knot.

Vincent said, "Anne, I've got a favor to ask."

Roxanne replied, "Dad, just spit it out. I'm all ears. You don't need to walk on eggshells."

Vincent said, "This ain't a small matter. I know you and Harrison haven't hit the sack yet, but I know

him, and I don't think he hates you. In fact, he might even have a thing for you. With this in mind, you

can take the bull by the horns, have a baby ASAP, and give me a granddaughter."

Vincent had a soft spot for girls.

If Roxanne had a daughter, he bet she'd be as beautiful and smart as Roxanne.

He would hand over all his lifetime wealth to Roxanne and her daughter.

Roxanne furrowed her brows.

Vincent continued and said, "Roxanne, I don't see you as a baby factory for the family. I just want a

granddaughter. And don't sweat about the money. Once you're pregnant, I'll hand over all my savings

to you. I've got quite a stash."

"But, Dad… how can I get Harrison to sleep with me? He's so tall and strong, I can't force him."

Besides, this sort of thing should happen naturally.

She wasn't ready yet.

They had only known each other for less than a month.

Even in a formal relationship, she thought it was too fast to jump into bed after only a month.

This was way too fast.

"Dad, I was planning on spending my life with Harrison anyway. I can promise you I'll give you a

granddaughter, but we've got to take things slow. But why do you want a granddaughter so much, not a

grandson?"