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.

blurting out his innermost thoughts,

spoke now, he wouldn’t just upset

and was at a

after gathering his thoughts, though his

observed him calmly and curiously and noticed the conflict and anguish on his

hesitating to speak. Angela couldn’t help but wonder. What is

exactly boost her mood,

some truth to

at the disheveled Joseph again. Instead, he gently smiled and tightened his

his tender gaze when

stern expression, combined with gentle eyes, caused her

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

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, “Angela, I still hope you’ll treat Zacharias. If you can cure him,

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

her tongue lightly and sarcastically asked, “Is this because there’s nothing concrete to promise, so you’re

to make empty

Joseph and wanted to crush his hopes and relish

not only satisfaction but also a twisted

help with Fanny, she

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

visit wasn’t for Zacharias at all but

had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was not even able to

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406 An Empty Promise

genuinely admired his demeanor and cherished his unique tenderness that

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

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

tongue lightly and sarcastically asked. “Is this because there’s nothing concrete

to

of Joseph and wanted to crush his hopes and

satisfaction but also a twisted sense

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

she dared to intervene for Zacharias, they would shamelessly exploit

visit wasn’t for Zacharias at all but solely

donate his kidney to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests

him.

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how her kidney in her previous life was forcefully taken from her own

and hastily

his own words, his tone remained firm and

especially with Jonathan, whom he couldn’t

bravado, she had no intention of entertaining him any

engage with Joseph would only be a waste

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

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