The Baby Was Yours (2)

I was speechless. After a long while, I said, "My point is I don't want to wash your laundry!"

"They can't be washed with the washing machine."

"Then take them to the cleaners. I'm so tired after a day's work. I don't want to do your job," I refused firmly.

"I can't take my underwear to the cleaners, can I?"

"Are you crazy? You want me to wash your underwear?"

"Howard, I just had the operation, and I can't wash the clothes myself. Can't you show some sympathy?" Penny choked.

"I know you graduated from STA. Please stop acting, okay?"

Penny really cried out, "I'm pregnant! And it's your baby. Is this how you treat me? Have you ever thought about how I feel? Do you know that my heart hurts so much?"

"You're still acting."

Penny sobbed, "Howard! You bastard... Do you believe that I will commit suicide?"

I was really at a loss because of Penny. "Don't be like that. I'll do the cleaning, okay?"

Penny's tone instantly turned calm. "Then be quick. I'm waiting for you!"

She quickly hung up the phone. I suddenly felt that Penny would become the best actress one day. Her acting skills were simply amazing!

Actors were really terrifying, and actresses were even more so!

...

After leaving the company, I stood on the side of the road and waited for the taxi. I suddenly remembered that I had promised Emilie to clear my belongings after work. It was almost 9:30!

"Would she throw out my things again?" I muttered.

The taxi had already arrived. I thought for a moment and said, "Anyway, I have already broken my promise. I'll go wash Penny's clothes first. I will move after I go back. Now just leave it there."

About 15 minutes later, I came to the single apartment where Penny lived. I stood at the door and pressed the doorbell wildly to vent my dissatisfaction.

Penny was in her pajamas. She was holding a doll in her arms. She opened the door for me with a haggard face. Her pitiful look made me swallow all the harsh words I had prepared. I just complained, "You're so troublesome!"

"If you don't sleep with me, there won't be such a thing," Penny said as she leaned to the side, indicating for me to enter.

I was in no mood to bicker with Penny. I walked into the room and asked her, "Where are the clothes?"

"In the laundry basket of the bathroom."

When I came to the bathroom, I was shocked. The two large laundry baskets were full of clothes. I said angrily, "Did you deliberately collect the clothes for a year to let me wash them?"

Penny ignored me, but the sound of the TV in the living room was even louder.

I was so angry, but I still gritted my teeth and took out all the clothes from the laundry basket. I put the clothes which could be washed with the washing machine in one basket and the underwear in another.

I turned on the washing machine. At the same time, I washed her underwear with my hands. It took me an hour to wash all the clothes.

I carried the clothes to the balcony and hung them up. After everything was done, I stood on the balcony and lit a cigarette to relax.

Penny came to me with a fruit tray and asked softly, "Do you want to have some fruit?"

"No." I took a deep puff on the cigarette and said.

Penny took the cigarette away from my fingers and took out a tissue from her pocket to wipe the sweat on my forehead. She said softly, "Howard, the magazine says that if a man is willing to wash underwear for a woman, he must be a gentle, reliable, and good man."

"Get lost. Do you think I'm willing to wash your underwear?"

Although I scolded her, Penny still held my arm and leaned against my body. She asked, "Then have you washed any other woman's underwear beside me?"

"Nope," I replied impatiently.

"Not even Jane?" Penny asked.

"Why are you so annoyed? Why are you asking such a stupid question?" I said and pushed Penny away.

Penny was already used to my attitude. She didn't get angry but just looked at me without a word.

I put on my coat and said to her, "I'm leaving now. Don't call me again."

Penny pulled me back. "I won't let you go."

"Go away." I lifted my arm to shake off Penny's hands.

Penny blocked the door again and said, "Don't go now. I have something to give you." Then she took out a bank card from her pocket and handed it to me. She said, "It's for you. There are 1,500 dollars on the card. I know you've spent a lot of money this time."

I was stunned. "Where did you get the money?"

"I asked for an advance on my salary."

"Why are you so kind now?"

Penny stared at me for a long time. She said, "The baby was yours. As I said before, I just want to see your attitude. I want you to take responsibility. Of course, I will return your money."

The more serious Penny's expression was, the more I felt that she was acting. In my eyes, she was just the kind of woman who liked to indulge in debauchery. She was not reliable and responsible. I was the same as her in this respect, so I knew her too well.

In the end, I didn't take Penny's card, although I was short on money. I didn't really know why I didn't take it. Perhaps in my heart, I pitied Penny. Although I scolded her, when she needed my help, I would still help her.

No matter how bright she looked, I understood her loneliness. Because we were the same kind of people. The only difference was that one day she might really make a name for herself in the entertainment industry, but I was destined to live an ordinary and lonely life!

...

After leaving Penny's apartment, I immediately took a taxi to my former residence. I really hoped that Emilie wouldn't move my luggage out again because I did not abide by the agreement. I did not want to work overtime, nor did I want to wash Penny's clothes! However, there were so many incidents in life that made me helpless.

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