Gloria lay on the bed, and her heart was a mess.
When she entered the bedroom, Patrick followed her in, holding the quilt she had just taken to the living room.
This time, Gloria did not berate him or ask him to leave. Patrick's eyes were bright and lit up with joy.
She had mixed feelings.
She thought of the changes in Patrick over the past few days and what he had done that night. Patrick only had a child's mind, yet he still protected her from the attacks of the vicious rogues.
He could escape, but he didn't.
Gloria recalled that Patrick got up at midnight and warmed her feet.
Which one was the real Patrick?
Patrick lay down beside her. Her body stiffened, and she was about to scold him, but in the end, she moved aside with her quilt and said coldly, "You are not allowed to get under my blanket or touch me. Otherwise, I'll kick you out."
Patrick yawned and asked, "Gloria, will you let me stay if I do whatever you told me to?"
Gloria's face froze. Patrick's childish question made her choke.
She said stiffly, "Go to sleep. If you dare say another word, I will throw you out."
As expected, Patrick did not say anything else.
Not long after, Gloria heard his smooth breathing. She turned over and stared at his face with complicated feelings.
She checked the time. Then, she got up quietly and left the bedroom.
"Sean, is everything going well over there?" She asked on the phone.
Sean did not expect her to make a call.
"I'm about to find their trump card," Sean said.
"There's something I think I should tell you." Gloria said, "Alpha Alex came to me a few days ago and tested me. He was probably suspicious. If Patrick can't regain his memories, I'm afraid that Alpha Alex will make a move. In addition, pay more attention to the whereabouts of Ellison and Derrick. Everyone knows that they have always been enemies. But now, they are unusually close. Ellison's identity was somewhat special after all."
"I understand. I will inform Stewart. Once Hank and I settle the matter here, we will go back immediately." Sean became serious when he heard the news.
"Great. Patrick has been here with me for too long." In other words, Gloria was ready to send Patrick away.
Sean raised his eyebrows. "Is that so? I heard that Carter Group will work together with the Damen Group and Heath signed the contract?"
"Have you been watching me?" Gloria had just reached an agreement with Heath today, and the news had not been released. How could Sean, who was far away in Italy, know about it?
"I am now in Italy. How can I monitor you? You are thinking too much. Don't worry. I just want to tell you that Heath is a person who strives for excellence and never suffers any losses. When you cooperate with him, you have to be cautious and make everything perfect. Otherwise, Heath will break the contract. With the reputation of the Damen Group in the industry, if he breaks the contract, the Carter Group will fall into a worse situation. On the contrary, Heath will never be questioned," Sean reminded.
Gloria did not refute.
"Do you know Heath before?" She pursed her lips.
Over the phone, Sean answered vaguely, "Sort of.
"Well, I've got to go," Sean said and hung up the phone.
Gloria yawned and returned to the bedroom.
It was cold in the early winter. And it was warm beneath the quilt.
The first rays of sunlight in the morning shone into the bedroom. It shone on the white sheets on the bed, as well as Gloria's face.
She was tired from intense traveling and tossing and turning at midnight. So, she didn't get up early as usual.
In her daze, she felt her face itch. She reached out and scratched it. The itchy feeling was gone, but when she was about to fall asleep, it came back again.
Gloria opened her sleepy eyes and saw the familiar face that was close to her. She pushed him away instinctively, using much more force than usual.
"What are you doing?" She raised her hand and slapped him madly.
The quiet atmosphere in the early morning was broken by the crisp slap.
Gloria's eyes were filled with anger. She had yet to get even with Patrick when he looked at her accusingly.
"Gloria?" Patrick covered his cheek and stared at her with a puzzled expression. "Why did you hit me?"
Gloria almost laughed. Her breath quickened because of her anger. "You ask me? What were you doing just now?"
"I kissed you." Patrick looked aggrieved.
"Patrick, that was harassment, got it?" Gloria said in anger.
"But..." Patrick was still aggrieved.
"But what?" Gloria said grumpily.
"I like you, Gloria. I learned from TV that if I like someone, I have to kiss her," Patrick explained seriously.
Gloria had never expected such an answer.
She was about to go crazy.
However, Patrick's expression was innocent, as if he was saying "I was not wrong". Gloria got up with a straight face and walked to the door, not even looking at Patrick.
"Gloria, why are you so angry? I like you," Patrick said from behind.
Gloria's patience was running out, but he insisted on provoking her and mentioning the things she didn't want to hear.
The veins on her forehead bulged. She tightened the grip on the doorknob and almost crushed it.
She said to herself, 'Don't be angry, Gloria. He is only a kid now! Don't argue with a kid.'
Gloria took a few deep breaths and seemed to have calmed down.
"Gloria, did you eat candy secretly behind my back? Your lips taste sweet." Patrick licked his lips as if he was still enjoying it.
The calmness in Gloria's eyes disappeared.
She swore that she would drive Patrick away today!
Gloria turned back to the bed, took the phone from the bedside table, and pressed the button, regardless of whether Stewart got up or not.
As soon as Stewart picked up the phone, he complained, "Do you know what time it is now?" Gloria interrupted him immediately, "Stewart, if you don't come and take this bastard away, I'll get him to sleep in the park and wander on the street!"
Gloria's hoarse voice could not hide her anger.
Stewart was angry because he had been disturbed early in the morning. But he was frightened by Gloria's attitude and sobered up. He said, "Calm down. Don't be angry."
Stewart's attitude softened. He asked carefully, "What did he do to you?"
He had never seen Gloria so angry that she even scolded Patrick as a bastard. It seemed that Patrick had done something unforgivable this time.