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.

his innermost thoughts, mentioning Fanny again, and

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

was at a loss for what to do.

I don’t mean to stay silent,” he finally managed to say after gathering his thoughts, though his response only served to counter her

and noticed the conflict and anguish on his face. “So, what’s bothering you?”

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

although seeing Joseph in such a pitiful state didn’t exactly boost her mood, it was still preferable to the usual feeling

to the saying, “Retribution comes

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

tender gaze when she felt his

combined with gentle eyes, caused

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cherished his unique tenderness that was meant for

was still clear- headed, so he spoke up, “Angela, I still hope you’ll treat Zacharias. If you can cure him, we will definitely treat you fairly.”

words shattered the ambiguous atmosphere, and the eye contact between Angela and Jonathan was

asked, “Is this because there’s nothing concrete to promise, so you’re resorting to empty promises?”

to make

wanted a glimpse of Joseph and wanted to crush

satisfaction but

help with Fanny, she

Zacharias, they would shamelessly

visit wasn’t for Zacharias

his kidney to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was not even

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cherished his unique tenderness that

room lighten slightly. He took a deep breath and seized the opportunity while he was still clear- headed, so he spoke up. “Angela, I still hope you’ll treat Zacharias. If you can cure him, we will definitely treat you fairly

ambiguous atmosphere, and the eye

asked. “Is this because there’s nothing concrete to

to

of Joseph and wanted to crush his hopes and relish his misery.

him now brought her not only satisfaction but also

help with Fanny, she

dared to intervene for Zacharias, they would shamelessly exploit the situation and demand her aid

suspected Joseph’s visit wasn’t for Zacharias at all but solely

Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was not even

him.

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to how her kidney in her previous life was forcefully taken from her own body by the

sharp sarcasm, Joseph blushed and hastily explained, “I meant it.”

though he doubted his own words, his tone remained firm

unfamiliar territory for him, especially with Jonathan, whom he couldn’t afford to offend,

his dramatics. Despite his bravado, she had no intention of entertaining him any longer. She turned to Jonathan and simply said, “Let’s go.”

would only be a waste of

replied and his grip on her hand tightened as he led her

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