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.

of blurting out his innermost thoughts, mentioning

just upset her but also Jonathan

felt overwhelmed and was at a loss for

managed to say after gathering his thoughts, though

the conflict and anguish on

also the one hesitating to speak. Angela couldn’t

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

there was some truth to the saying, “Retribution comes

relief in her demeanor and didn’t bother to look at the disheveled Joseph again. Instead, he gently smiled and tightened his grip on her hand.

meet his tender gaze when she

expression, combined with gentle eyes,

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and cherished his unique tenderness that

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

eye

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

Joseph dared to make empty promises.

a glimpse of Joseph and wanted

seeing him now brought her not only satisfaction but also a twisted sense of pleasure.

help with Fanny, she knew the Kins

intervene for Zacharias, they would shamelessly exploit the

for Zacharias at

all, Zacharias was determined to donate his kidney to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was not even

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

but 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

the ambiguous atmosphere, and the eye contact between Angela

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

to make

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

her not only satisfaction but also a twisted sense

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

intervene for Zacharias, they would shamelessly exploit the

Zacharias at

donate his kidney to Fanny and had

him.

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of disgust and nausea when she thought back to how her kidney in her previous life was forcefully

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

doubted his own words, his tone

sharp tongue was unfamiliar territory for him, especially with Jonathan, whom he couldn’t afford to offend, in the

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

to engage with Joseph would only be a waste of

Jonathan replied and his grip on her hand tightened as he

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