The Ceo’s Convict Wife

Chapter 417

Chapter 417

Callum’s expression changed instantly. He took a swift step forward and positioned himself before Lillian, saying, “Mr. Youngblood, Lillian is only doing this because of her friend. If her actions have offended you in any way, I’m willing to bear the consequences for her.

“Callum, you don’t have to help me. I can handle it myself!” Lillian replied firmly.

“How are you going to handle it?” Callum asked angrily. “Do you really think you can bear the consequences?”

“What’s the worst that can happen? I’ll just let him beat me to death, then! I’m mentally prepared for it!” Lillian retorted.

“Lillian Quinn, are you trying to piss me off?”

Callum could not shake the feeling that his usually composed demeanor would waver whenever he faced Lillian.

Meanwhile, Jonathan stared coldly at Lillian. Clearly, he was not planning to let her go just like that.

However, at that very moment, Rosalie, who had passed out from drunkenness, suddenly nuzzled her head against Lillian’s shoulder. “Lillian… Don’t be afraid… I’ll protect you,” Rosalie mumbled incoherently.

Upon hearing her words, tears welled up in Lillian’s eyes. “Oh, Rosalie. How are you still thinking of protecting me even when you’re drunk?” she thought.

Jonathan stared intently at the intoxicated Rosalie. After a while, he turned around and left without saying a word.

Carlos hurriedly followed behind.

I

The cold wind blew past Lillian. Only then did she realize there was cold sweat on her back.

lucky just now. Next time, you may not be this fortunate,” Callum said to Lillian.

knew she was indeed lucky. Jonathan had let her off the hook because of Rosalie.

for what Rosalie said, she

get in the car first,” Callum remarked. The two of them then helped Rosalie into the headed

car.

that, the

Rosalie’s place, Lillian assisted her in changing into pajamas. Once she was

“I know I acted recklessly today. But I couldn’t control myself. At the thought of how Rosalie suffered because of him, I… Really

The Jonathan Youngblood of Strico!”

sounded somewhat dull. It

actions.

were very close. Back when Rosalie was in jail, Lillian had given up

women had reached the highest level of their friendship, but little did

you do so much for her?” Callum asked

Lillian answered. It was as if the scene from back then had

was the thief. The teacher lectured me sternly, asking me to admit my wrongdoing. My

tears. “I don’t know if you can understand that feeling of helplessness. It’s like the whole world has betrayed you, and you become isolated and defenseless. It was useless no matter how much I tried to explain my innocence. But… Rosalie chose to believe me. She even helped

that, Lillian smiled. “At that moment, I decided that I would

was somewhat in disbelief that Lillian was willing to

understand the feelings she described.

would endure

succeed when he struck back.

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