Chapter 1388

Joshua had always been a man of clear boundaries between his professional and personal life.

Favors were debts to be repaid, and grudges were not to be left unattended.

Richard had done him a solid by tracking down those elusive jade pearls and their owner.

In gratitude, Joshua knew the best way to show his appreciation was to throw more business Richard’s way.

Richard was touched by his gesture and replied, “Can’t thank you enough for looking out, Joshua.”

With a final glance back at Thalassa, Joshua turned on his heel and left.

Richard followed suit, stepping out into the crisp air.

Outside the hospital, Joshua turned to Richard and asked, “Did you say Thalassa’s mother passed away in a car accident just a month ago?”

tragic accident,”

A car accident?

pause, a sigh escaping him. “That’s a damn shame,” he said before striding towards his

own ride and drove

the hospital room, Astrid held Thalassa’s hand, her

Why didn’t you talk to

awake during the exchange between Thalassa and Joshua, and she h overheard.every

reluctance, and it concerned her.

self with her aunt. “Auntie, I’m scared. don’t want to have any expectations of a

to disappointment.

led to

even if he turned out to be a scoundrel. But Bruce was nothing but deceit and cruelty, even threatening Thalassa’s mother’s life.

his claim as her father to extort and

word “father” filled Thalassa with fear and

out his wrath on her

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