The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison)

Chapter 307

"What do you mean?" Evelyn's head was shaking like a bobblehead, "You’re a great guy."

Harrison offered a self-deprecating chuckle but said nothing more.

"Harrison, did Dominic tell you something about Roxanne? Is that why you feel so guilty?"

"Don't beat yourself up, Harrison. You were going through a tough time yourself."

Harrison forced a smile, "I'm gonna go check on Dominic."

He strode across the room, pulled open the fire door to the stairwell and glanced back, "Evelyn,

Dominic's about to go into surgery. Put your crush on hold for now. You can pick up where you left off

once he's on the mend."

Evelyn's face was clouded with disappointment, "Did Dominic tell you he's annoyed with me?"

"Not at all," Harrison reassured her. "You’re such a nice girl. Dominic's lucky to have caught your eye.

It's just."

"Dominic must be so fed up with me," Evelyn said, her voice tinged with sorrow. The sparkle in her

eyes dimmed.

If he wasn't annoyed with her, why had her pursuit for all these years left her feeling like a stranger to

him?

They had known each other for a decade, yet every time they met, Dominic just called her President

Miller.

He wouldn't even call her by her first name.

What kind of distant relationship was that?

Evelyn's face was a picture of misery, "I just want to take care of him. He doesn't want Roxanne

wearing herself out with hospital visits, so he hires caretakers to come. But certainly these caretakers

won’t be as thorough and attentive as I am."

"True," Harrison agreed. "No one's as dedicated as you. If it makes you feel better, I could have our

family nutritionist come over to take special care of Dominic, what do you think?"

Evelyn was puzzled, "Harrison, why won't you support me staying at the hospital to take care of him?

It's a chance for us to get closer."

"Just listen to me," Harrison said with a slight frown.

Dominic needed peace and quiet to recover after the surgery.

With her bubbly personality, Evelyn would surely take the opportunity to declare her feelings in various

ways, which would definitely be a headache for Dominic if she’s aside.

If Dominic was ready to accept Evelyn, he would have done so by now.

A few days of Evelyn's care after his hospitalization weren't going to move him.

"Alright," Evelyn conceded reluctantly. "Can I visit him just occasionally? I won't disturb him, just want

to see for myself that he's getting better."

"Sure."

Dominic's surgery was scheduled for a week later.

The autumn sun hung high in a brilliant sky that day. Despite the perfect weather, Roxanne was a

bundle of nerves.

Angela insisted on coming to the hospital to visit her uncle.

Since Dominic and Roxanne had split up, Angela had gradually accepted Dominic's role as her uncle.

The complexities of adult relationships were probably beyond a child's understanding.

Or maybe not. Kids just go along with what the adults say.

Before seeing Dominic, Angela threw herself into Harrison's embrace first.

Holding Angela with one arm, Harrison clutched a banner in the other hand, "Angela, when you see

your uncle, help Daddy unfurl this banner and tell your uncle to stay strong, okay?"

Angela nodded obediently, "Daddy, after Uncle Dominic gets better, can you promise me one thing?"

"Is it about your uncle?" Harrison frowned, trying to guess the little one's thoughts.

The little one whispered in his ear, "You like Uncle a lot too, right?"

"Of course," Harrison replied without hesitation. Dominic was a good buddy he could bond with, much

like he did with Alexander and Samuel Carter.

Angela continued to whisper, "Then, when he gets better, can you promise to let me have two daddies?

Can Uncle Dominic be my daddy too?"

"Why?"

"Because I love Uncle Dominic too. Wouldn’t it be great for me to have two daddies care about me?"

Harrison was torn between laughter and frustration. But he said seriously, "You'll have to ask your

mom's permission."

He couldn't directly deny the little one's wish and break her heart.

So, he deferred the question to Roxanne, "After you cheer up your uncle, talk to your mom about it

alone, okay?"

"If Mommy agrees, will you?" Angela seemed to believe she'd soon have two daddies.

That way, she wouldn't have to feel conflicted anymore, worrying about getting close to Daddy and

Uncle being unhappy, or the other way around.

Adults seemed to make a big deal out of trivial things, getting jealous over nothing.

Angela asked again eagerly, "Daddy, if Mommy agrees, will you?"

"Yeah." Harrison nodded, though he knew it was highly unlikely that Roxanne would agree.

That's why he gave the promise.

He glanced over at Roxanne who was busy at the doctor's desk, inquiring about surgery details and

signing consent forms. His gaze softened.

He finally understood Roxanne's feelings, the hardships she had endured, and the reason why she had

been so distant from him.

He also knew what he had to do to win back her heart.

He was grateful to Dominic for revealing Roxanne's struggles.

Now, Harrison was equally concerned about Dominic's upcoming surgery.

After the doctor's briefing, they were allowed to visit Dominic in his room.

Dominic, who had been fasting since the previous night, looked surprisingly upbeat.

His hair was shaved into a buzz cut, but it didn't make him look any less handsome.

Seeing Angela and Roxanne, Dominic's face brightened with a gentle smile.

Angela unfurled the banner with her dad's help and flashed a thumbs-up at Dominic. "Uncle Dominic,

you gotta rock this, okay? We'll be right here waiting for you."

Dominic ruffled Angela's hair with a smile, assuring her that he would return safe and sound.

Then, with a grin still playing on his lips, he turned to Roxanne. "Don't worry, Roxanne. I’ll be fine."

Huddled in the corner, Evelyn's fingers twitched with the urge to cheer Dominic on too.

And she longed to give him in a big hug.

Despite the assurances of low risk, the thought of Dominic's surgery gnawed at Evelyn with a fear of

the unexpected.

Her gaze clung to him, haunted by the possibility that this walk to the OR might be the last time she

saw him.

Dominic had such a soft spot for Roxanne and Angela, showering them with smiles aplenty.

But when it came to her, it wasn't just the smiles that were missing—it was as if he couldn't even

muster the warmth of a casual nickname.

She was like a song that never quite made it to his heart's playlist.

And it hurt like hell.

Unbeknownst to her, Dominic had caught sight of Evelyn in her corner, who was looking at him with

concerns.

He toyed with the idea of offering her some words of reassurance before heading into surgery—just to

tell her he'd be fine.

But then he thought better not to stir her feelings. Maybe keeping a frosty distance was kinder in the Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

long run. Why fan the flames of hope when he meant to keep her at arm's length?

As they wheeled him toward the OR, Dominic didn't give Evelyn so much as a glance.

Standing at a distance, she watched him disappear behind the doors and whispered into the sterile air,

"Dominic, you must come back to us safe and sound."