Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

Chapter 406

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 Zacharias‘ illness 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.

of blurting out his

upset her but also Jonathan

was at a loss for

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

the conflict

out, yet he is also the one hesitating to

didn’t exactly boost her mood, it was still preferable to the usual

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

to look at the disheveled Joseph again. Instead, he gently smiled and tightened his grip on her hand.

tender

with gentle eyes,

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genuinely admired his demeanor and cherished his unique tenderness that was meant for

opportunity while he was still clear- headed, so he spoke

the ambiguous atmosphere, and the eye contact between

and sarcastically asked, “Is this because there’s nothing concrete

dared to make empty promises.

of Joseph and wanted to crush his hopes and relish

satisfaction but

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

to intervene for Zacharias, they would shamelessly exploit the situation

for Zacharias at all but solely for

and had

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his demeanor and cherished his

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

and the eye contact between Angela and Jonathan was broken.

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

dared to make

Joseph and wanted to crush his hopes and relish

her not only satisfaction but also a twisted

help with Fanny, she knew

they would shamelessly exploit the situation and demand her aid

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

kidney to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was

him.

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nausea when she thought back to how her kidney in her previous life was forcefully taken from her own body

Angela’s sharp sarcasm, Joseph blushed and hastily explained,

he doubted his own words, his tone remained firm and resolute.

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

her fill of his dramatics. Despite his bravado, she had no intention of entertaining him

engage with Joseph would only be a waste of her

thing, let’s get out of here,” Jonathan replied and his grip on her hand tightened as he led her toward

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