Ernest was in a good mood. So, he kindly cleared Timothy’s doubt after looking at him.
“If he is dishonest, Phoebe will definitely teach him a lesson. But the process will be a lot more interesting. In this way, Stanford won’t have time to bother other things.”
In fact, Ernest was quite pleased to see Stanford like this even though he was obsessed with love and did nothing at all.
In this case, he and Florence could do whatever they want.
From every mountainside, let freedom ring.
Timothy then only understood Mr. Hawkins’s intention. He could not help but smirk and ridicule Ernest to be scheming in his mind.
As Ernest had expected, although Collin understood Stanford’s affection for Phoebe, yet it was just because Collin was familiar with them and also the fact that Collin was a spectator.
As far as he was concerned, he had a deep insight regarding love relationships.
“When you’re willing to do anything for her, you feel good for whatever she has done. In addition, you’re willing to accommodate her needs and like everything for her. Then, it means that you fall in love with her.”
Did he mean willing to accommodate and do anything for her?
Stanford frowned gently as he did not know exactly what kind of feeling was love. He did not have much interaction with Phoebe before that.
It seemed that she had never asked him to do anything for him either.
But in the future, he might give it a try as well.
“Got it, you can leave and continue your work.”
Stanford turned around and left after saying that.
Collin stood still in place with a dumbfounded look.
Was that the end of the conversation by calling him out and just saying a single sentence?
This was indeed too fast already.
It was a waste of Collin’s time to go back and forth.
Collin headed towards Ernest’s study while he was frustrated.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for dinner.
Even though Ernest and the others were busy with something, still they must have their dinner well as ordered by Florence since bread is the staff of life.
So, Ernest would tell them to come downstairs and eat together.
The dinner was as usual, but it was completely different for Phoebe.
She had butterflies in her stomach. She was so apprehensive as she was going to see Stanford.
She had not seen Stanford for hours since her return.
But now, their relationship had changed from the friend zone to a sweet couple. They were going through the most intimate relationship between a man and a woman.
Before she came, she had thought wildly about the scene when she saw him later.
Since it was the first time eating with him, would he look at her affectionately? Would he keep feeding her food and tell her to eat some more?
Phoebe felt wonderful just thinking about it. She could hardly suppress her emotion.
She was overwhelmed with excitement.
As such, she sat down and finally waited for Ernest and Stanford to arrive.
Phoebe’s eyes gleamed as she looked at Stanford. Her cheeks were flushed red.
Stanford looked at her but did not show any other expression on his face.
Then, he sat down as usual. He was so courteous that he did not misbehave at all.
However, Phoebe’s expression turned gloomy as she looked at him.
Why was he still sitting opposite her? Shouldn’t he be sitting next to her at this moment?
Ernest also sat down next to Florence as usual.
As soon as he just sat down, he put his muscular arm on Florence’s delicate shoulder and then hugged her.
He hugged her intimately and asked in a low voice.
“What are you doing just now?”
She blushed as she was still slightly embarrassed hugging in front of so many people.
She lowered her head a bit and said gently.
“Nothing. I just had an afternoon tea with Phoebe.”
“Alright.” Ernest nodded, “What soup would you like to have?”
There were three bowls of soup on the table that was available for them to choose from. Ernest would always serve a bowl for Florence every day.
Florence was already used to it, “Pork rib soup.”
Ernest took the bowl and served the soup for her dedicatedly.
Such an attitude did not match with his high status. Nevertheless, he had done it elegantly and this made people envy the woman who was being served by him.
Ernest and Florence had always been so sweet every day at the dining table.
Everybody was used to it.
However, Phoebe was slightly disappointed. She could not help but glance at Stanford when she saw Ernest serving soup for Florence and even remind her to drink it when it was cooler.
Being a boyfriend too, wasn’t he going to serve her soup?
However, Phoebe waited for a long time but Stanford did not seem to have the intention to serve her a bowl of soup.
Phoebe looked at Stanford in anticipation when he picked up his chopsticks and started to eat. However, her last shred of hope vanished while her heart sank.
She was still thinking and expecting too much.
Stanford must not have to be exactly like Ernest since they were of different individuals. So, she could not think that way and force Stanford to do the same thing as Ernest.
Phoebe comforted herself in this way before picking up her chopsticks to start eating.
During the meal, she could not help but glance at Stanford. She was so attracted to his handsome face and had much appetite for the dinner.
“Phoebe, don’t just have the rice. Eat more vegetables as it is nutritious.”
Roan put some sweet and sour pork ribs on Phoebe’s plate.
Roan noticed that Phoebe did not seem normal today as she even got distracted while eating.
Phoebe was stunned for a moment. She was upset when she saw her father feed her pork ribs dotingly. She desired love from his boyfriend.
But it was to no avail.
Even the sweet and sour pork ribs did not taste as delicious as before.
Stanford continued to eat gracefully after glancing at Phoebe. However, he slowed down his pace while eating.
He was aware that Phoebe had been glancing at him a while ago.
Since she liked to watch him, then he decided to stay a little longer so that she could keep looking at him.
The dinner was fine apparently.
Roan left after he finished eating.
Then, Ernest also put down his bowl and chopsticks. He turned his head and said to Florence.
“I will go and continue my work first.”
Florence put down her bowl immediately and nodded, “Alright.”
Ernest looked at her fondly while her mouth was still stained with oil. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead.
His husky voice could only be heard by both of them as he was too close to her.
“I will finish it early. You wait for me in my room.”
The sudden kiss as well as the embarrassing words beside her ears made Florence blush like a ripe apple. She was so shy.
She pushed him away in shame, “You hurry up and go to work.”
The fact that he had finished his dinner so quickly and rushed for work was actually because he intended to make out with her later.
Florence was so embarrassed to look at him.
Ernest grinned joyfully even though he was pushed by her. He then only turned around and walked away.
He was walking so hurriedly as he did not want to delay for a single moment.
Florence’s face was flushed with embarrassment while she saw him so desperate.
Stanford narrowed his eyes and looked at Florence. He asked in a deep voice.
“What did he say to you?”
Wasn’t he bullying Florence as she was having such a reaction?