Chapter 430 Entangled in Northland

Joseph, who had ended the call with Christopher from Northland, looked troubled.

He hadn’t anticipated his return to Riverdon. What troubled him the most was breaking the news to Fanny. He feared that if She discovered he had returned, she would likely overthink things, adding to the already complicated situation.

Joseph paused at the end of the corridor, deliberating on how to convey the news to her without causing unnecessary distress. Despite his efforts to devise a solution, he was unable to conceive a suitable approach.

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Just as he thought deeply, Fanny’s voice suddenly echoed from behind him.

“Joséph?”

Fanny’s voice sounded clear and composed, starkly contrasting her previous somber manner, indicating she had managed to compose herself.

Taking a deep breath, Joseph turned around to see Fanny’s pale and sorrowful face.

His beloved Fanny, so gentle and sweet, how could she be faced with such a situation?

Joseph replied gently, “Fanny, why are you out? Shouldn’t you be resting and recuperating?”

a pale face, “I only have afternoon classes today, so I

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wave of concern. He quickly suggested, “Fanny, let me take you home to

her. Fanny appeared to hesitate, and, deciding to respect her decision, he patiently waited for

mustered her resolve and said firmly, “Joseph, I can manage myself. I will go to class.”

to persuade her otherwise, Fanny casually asked, “Joseph, when

outwardly express it, she harbored resentment towards Christopher for his absence. However, expecting her to reach out to Christopher first was out of the question. In the past, Christopher had always been the first to contact her. But he had not attempted to reach

Joseph earlier

Christopher. To her surprise, Joseph did not mention Christopher at all.

Had Joseph forgotten?

Joseph with

to conceal the fact that he had already

spoken to him.”

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then asked, “So, Joseph, did your ask on my behalf? Why is

hint of frustration and accusation in her tone, but

Joseph did not display any signs of annoyance. Instead, his disdain

he returned to Riverdon,” Joseph stated through clenched teeth.

to Riverdon?” Fanny was stunned.

looked at Joseph, her voice trembling

from

to reach you last night, and he was the one who realized he couldn’t get through to you. I–I…” Joseph was overwhelmed with guilt and could not continue.

was the first to notice that Fanny was unreachable, Joseph was the only person he managed to contact. Christopher would not have known if

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