After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire
Chapter 661 Turn Down The Proposal

Chapter 661 Turn Down the Proposal

Susan stepped into her home with her shoes changed. There were several home-cooked dishes on the table, which looked appealing and smelled good.

"I'm ladling out the soup. Wash your hands, and we are going to have dinner." Henry said in the kitchen, sounding like they were a longtime married couple.

Susan nodded without a word. She changed her pyjamas and washed up. When walking out of the bathroom, she saw Henry waiting for her at the table. Seeing her approaching, Henry pulled out the chair and helped her sit in like a gentleman. Susan just sat down without a word. Returning to his seat, Henry served the soup for her at once. Susan felt uncomfortable with his over-considerate behaviours.

"You consume some food as well, Henry." Said Susan.

Henry smiled, "OK." Then he started eating.

So did Susan, silently.

"Are they good?" Henry asked.

"Yeah," Susan nodded. She had not tasted home-cooked for an extended period and was tired of the takeaways. These dishes gave her a good appetite.

"I am not sure if I'm still good at cooking. Haven't cooked for a long period." Henry muttered.

"Tastes good." Susan praised his cooking.

"I can cook for you more often if you like."

Susan paused and said, "No, thank you. I don't want to take your little spare time."

"My little fool," Henry showed a doting smile, "I am remorseful that I didn't spend enough time with you, but never again!"

Susan was about to say something, but Henry interrupted her, "Come on, eat up. You look emaciated these days."

Susan pursed her lips and ate silently.

After dinner, Henry offered to wash the dishes. Then he peeled some fruits for her and watched TV on the sofa. He had no signal of leaving as late as 10 pm. Susan screwed up her courage and said, "Henry, it is getting late now, and we have to work tomorrow. I think you should go home early."

"Well... can I stay here?" Henry asked suddenly.

Susan's heart pounded for the moment, flustered.

"I have gone out with you for a long time, but we are stuck at first base. Don't you think it is a little bit slow?" Henry asked with a smile, which made Susan hard to reject him. She remembered how much she desired to have sex with Henry before marrying Manuel; it was also true when she had just divorced Manuel. While now, she didn't want to sleep with him at all.

Henry's heart suddenly tensed because of Susan's silence. She didn't even disguise her rejection of him. Trying to conceal his feelings, Henry got down on one knee. Susan was astonished by his behaviour. She saw Henry take a delicate diamond ring from his pocket. The ring was sparkling in the lamplight.

"I have imagined many romantic ways to ask you to marry me. But I decided to show my pure love for you in the most simple way. Marry me, Susan. I promise to take care of you and love you every moment forever."

Seeing Henry kneeling and the diamond ring shining silently in front of her, Susan could feel her inner rejection. Henry's proposal, to which she had looked forward, became trouble for her. There was a long silence between them. Then Susan decided to reject him, "I'm sorry, Henry. I need some time to think about it."

Seeing his apparent frustration, Susan knew how much her rejection hurt him. But she couldn't deceive herself into accepting his proposal. At least now she couldn't marry him or live with him. "Hong long will it take?" Henry asked in a gentle voice.

Susan shook her head, "I'm not sure." She was unsure if she would like to marry him one day, but she didn't want it now.

"Is one month enough?" Henry asked.

Susan saw Henry's tears in his red eyes. She was reluctant to hurt him but also herself. She bit her lips tightly.

"I could give you one month to think about it; Could you give me a reply one month later?" he said while sobbing.

It was the first time that Henry had cried in front of her. With tears running down her cheeks, Susan also cried. She was not sure whom she was miserable for Henry or herself.

"Don't cry, honey." Henry appeared very painful when seeing her cry, "I couldn't bear to see you cry, which makes my heart ache."

"I'm sorry, Henry."

"Shush, dear. You don't have to say sorry." Getting up from the ground, Henry held her in his arms.

Susan dropped tears while leaning on his chest. After a long while, Susan pushed him away. Both of them wiped the tears, eyes red.

Henry smiled, "Look at you, a crybaby."

Susan also smiled. She said, "Time to go home, Henry."

Henry's finger paused, which was wiping tears for Susan. She was still turning him away, not being moved by him as he had expected. But now, he could not be overhasty as he still needed Susan's sympathy. He said, "All right."

Susan felt somehow relieved, though it was hard to face Henry.

"But promise me that you won't cry after I leave." Henry looked worried, his eyes full of affection.

Susan nodded.

Henry stepped out of Susan's place. His face turned livid after stepping into the elevator. Though the failure was within his expectation, it did upset him when it occurred. Nevertheless, his primary purpose was to sound her out. Susan didn't accept his proposal but didn't reject it clearly; then, there was still hope for him. Next time, he would make it impossible for her to say no. Susan must be his girl, now and ever! There was no way for Manuel to take her away.