Barbara froze. Her eyes slowly traced the hand. Finding Philip's flat expression, she grimaced.

"Since when were you there?"

Philip slipped his handkerchief into the girl's grasp. "Since a few seconds ago. So, Mr. Harris allowed you to stay overnight?"

Barbara blinked. While looking away, she nodded. "Yes."

Her hand gripped Philip's handkerchief tighter. After hesitating, she finally patted her cheek with the soft cloth.

Philip secretly put on a thin smile. "Actually, there's something I want ...