Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

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.

the possibility of blurting out his innermost thoughts, mentioning

just upset her but also

was at a loss for what to

after gathering his thoughts,

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

who seeks me out, yet he is also the one hesitating to speak. Angela couldn’t help but wonder. What

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

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

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

meet his tender gaze

stern expression, combined with gentle eyes,

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demeanor and cherished his unique tenderness

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

words shattered the ambiguous atmosphere, and the eye contact between

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

Joseph dared to make empty promises.

wanted to crush his hopes and relish his misery.

not only satisfaction but also a twisted sense

help with Fanny, she knew

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

for Zacharias at all but solely

and had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was not

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and cherished his unique tenderness that was

slightly. He took a deep breath and seized the opportunity while he was still clear- headed, so he

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

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

Joseph dared to

wanted to crush his hopes and

not only satisfaction but also a twisted sense of

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

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

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

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

him.

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

blushed and hastily explained, “I meant it.”

he doubted his own words, his tone remained

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

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

to engage with Joseph would only be a waste of her time.

out of here,” Jonathan replied and his grip on