Chapter 401 Stirring Up Trouble

Angela, after thinking things through, asserted, “I’ll handle any further contact from Joseph.”

The mere thought of reaching out to Joseph turned Angela’s stomach.

Jonathan, not one to argue, chimed in, “Mind if I tag along when you meet him?”

His request took her by surprise, and while she was hesitating, he acknowledged, “I’m concerned he might bully you.”

A faint blush colored Angela’s checks and cars as she subtly nodded.

As the night wore on, Joseph returned to the hospital and found Christopher in Zacharias‘ room. Furrowing his brow, he realized that Christopher couldn’t facilitate contact with Jonathan although he was Jonathan’s younger brother.

“Joseph, back already?” Christopher spoke softly, careful not to disturb Zacharias.

He had come here after being bullied by Jane and was exhausted. However, he hid his exhaustion well.

Joseph didn’t reply, merely gesturing for Christopher to follow him outside. Despite his apprehension, Christopher complied..

They walked in silence until Joseph finally stopped and turned to face Christopher’s hesitant expression.

A sense of foreboding washed over Joseph as he avoided broaching Christopher’s involvement with another woman. Instead, he inquired, “What’s on your mind?”

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Surring Up

Zacharias has begun. In a few days, the results will be out.”

anger took over him. “What?

was taken aback by its intensity.

Christopher didn’t want Joseph to be mad at Fanny, he decided not to reveal her involvement for now. Moreover, they hadn’t told her about this

test.

her kidneys were failing. Nobody could guarantee that she wouldn’t

were a match and Fanny went through with the transplant,

up the transplant to him, he had a hunch that Zacharias didn’t have the will to live, but he wasn’t expecting

results remained undisclosed,

Joseph’s demeanor ease, Christopher pressed on, “Zacharias assumed you wouldn’t take it well, hence

struck a nerve with Joseph, who glared at him. “Don’t let Fanny know about this. Also, I’ll

with Christopher, but after finding

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with other women besides Fanny, he could no longer hide his disdain for Christopher.

“If you don’t

wondered if Joseph knew about Jane

the doubt in his eyes, Joseph mentioned Jane’s name. That was a message intended for Fanny,

was so nervous at the mention of Jane’s name that he called out Joseph out

“Don’t call me in such

hastily clarified, eager to sever ties with Jane if she didn’t have

explanation, Joseph dismissed him. urging him to steer

if he’d find him

resident doctor emerged from the office, prompting Joseph to

Zacharias was awake.

greeted, noticeably more

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assisted him to drink some water. Zacharias‘ current

“Did you

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