Chapter 406 An Empty Promise

Beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead as he struggled to voice the carefully prepared words he had in mind.

“I…” He flinched under Jonathan’s gaze upon realizing the gravity of his earlier actions.

What am I even trying to achieve? Isn’t my main goal to seek help for Zachariasillness from Angela? Why did I suddenly bring up kidney transplants and Fanny’s condition?

Joseph couldn’t make sense of his own thoughts. Why did he mention kidney transplants out of the blue, especially in a way that seemed like he was imploring Angela to save Fanny?

Yet, he knew all too well the contentious relationship between the two girls.

shouldn’t have mentioned Fanny.

His head began to spin, and he felt a dull ache throbbing.

Only then did he realize that not only was his forehead covered in cold sweat, but his entire body was drenched in perspiration.

He managed to utter just one word before biting his lips tightly to prevent himself from saying anything more.

After a brief pause, Angela shot him an impatient look, causing his eyes to twitch nervously.

“Not planning to speak?” Angela prodded.

Joseph shook his head hastily. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to talk; it was

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just that he didn’t dare.

The script he had prepared was useless because Angela would never agree to it. The mere thought of her inevitable rejection left him feeling

frustrated.

the possibility of blurting out his innermost thoughts, mentioning Fanny again, and upsetting Angela.

wouldn’t just upset her but also Jonathan by her side.

was at a loss for what to do.

say after gathering his thoughts, though his response only served to counter her

observed him calmly and curiously and noticed the conflict and anguish on his face. “So, what’s

is also the one hesitating to speak. Angela couldn’t help but

in such a pitiful state didn’t exactly boost her mood, it was still preferable to the

some truth to the saying, “Retribution comes quickly.”.

of relief in her demeanor and didn’t bother to look at the disheveled Joseph again. Instead, he

to meet his tender gaze

gentle eyes, caused her heart

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his demeanor and cherished his unique tenderness that was meant for

feel the atmosphere in the room lighten slightly. He took a deep breath and seized the opportunity while he was still clear- headed, so he spoke up,

and the eye contact between Angela and Jonathan was

“Is this because there’s nothing concrete to promise, so you’re resorting

Joseph dared to make empty

wanted to crush his hopes and relish his misery.

her not only satisfaction but also a

hadn’t asked for her help with Fanny, she knew the Kins

they would shamelessly exploit the situation and demand her aid for

for Zacharias

was determined to donate his kidney to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests

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cherished his unique tenderness that was meant for

took a deep breath and seized the opportunity while he was still clear- headed, so he spoke up. “Angela, I still hope you’ll

and the eye contact between

and sarcastically asked. “Is this because there’s nothing concrete to promise, so

to make empty promises.

of Joseph and wanted

her not only satisfaction but also a twisted sense

help with Fanny, she knew the Kins Family’s manipulative ways too

for Zacharias, they would shamelessly exploit the situation and demand her aid for Fanny.

suspected Joseph’s visit wasn’t for Zacharias at

had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph

him.

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back to how her kidney in her previous life was forcefully taken from her

blushed and hastily

words, his tone remained firm and resolute.

couldn’t afford to offend, in the mix. He was at a loss for

his dramatics. Despite his bravado, she had no intention of entertaining him any longer. She turned to

engage with Joseph would only

his grip on her

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