I Want To Enjoy Our Time Together

Bella's POV: I haven't figured out how to solve the problem between Herbert and I, so I refused him. "Not today. Joey and I have to work overtime." Herbert was silent for a moment, then continued, "It's just the two of us. We haven't enjoyed our time together for a long time." I could hear a hint of pleading in his voice. We had been in a cold war for a few days. Both of us slept in the same room and rarely talked. I was deliberately avoiding him. He was not at home often, so I wouldn't feel too embarrassed. I didn't understand why he invited me after having someone else? Did he want to be with two women at the same time? What on earth did he take me for? Did he want me to follow him like a lover? Then he would turn around and marry another woman? Thinking of this, my eyes were full of tears. I quickly looked up at the ceiling. I didn't want to let my tears fall, and I didn't want to talk with a tearful voice. Then, I hardened my heart and said, "We're rushing for a case. The client wi