Does she not trust me at all?

Stanley's expression suddenly shifted, becoming as dark as thunder. His voice, when he spoke, was filled with a menacing edge. “So, are you saying that you will do whatever I ask of you, as long as I promise to leave your father alone?”

Joyce's heart lurched as she experienced a feeling of dread.

However, she didn't regret saying that, as she had to save her father.

Jonathan panicked and immediately hollered, “Joyce, don't listen to him! No matter what he asks for, don't agree to it!”

Joyce turned over her shoulder and gave him a tremulous smile before turning back to Stanley.

Jonathan stomped his foot anxiously. “Come back, Joyce. We don't need to stoop so low as to plead with him. I am ready to face the consequences of my actions even if it means going to jail. I won't let you suffer on my account!”

He stepped forward to pull her back.
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