Chapter 401 Stirring Up Trouble

Angela, after thinking things through, asserted, “I’ll handle any further contact from Joseph.”

The mere thought of reaching out to Joseph turned Angela’s stomach.

Jonathan, not one to argue, chimed in, “Mind if I tag along when you meet him?”

His request took her by surprise, and while she was hesitating, he acknowledged, “I’m concerned he might bully you.”

A faint blush colored Angela’s checks and cars as she subtly nodded.

As the night wore on, Joseph returned to the hospital and found Christopher in Zacharias‘ room. Furrowing his brow, he realized that Christopher couldn’t facilitate contact with Jonathan although he was Jonathan’s younger brother.

“Joseph, back already?” Christopher spoke softly, careful not to disturb Zacharias.

He had come here after being bullied by Jane and was exhausted. However, he hid his exhaustion well.

Joseph didn’t reply, merely gesturing for Christopher to follow him outside. Despite his apprehension, Christopher complied..

They walked in silence until Joseph finally stopped and turned to face Christopher’s hesitant expression.

A sense of foreboding washed over Joseph as he avoided broaching Christopher’s involvement with another woman. Instead, he inquired, “What’s on your mind?”

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Chapter 401 Surring Up Trouble

Summoning his courage, Christopher revealed, “The compatibility test for Fanny and Zacharias has begun. In a few days, the results will be out.”

Joseph felt like he’d been sucker–punched, and his anger took over him. “What? Who authorized this?”

Though expecting Joseph to blow his top, Christopher was taken aback by its intensity. Stepping back, he explained, “Zacharias himself, with Mrs. Kins‘ approval.”

to reveal her involvement for now.

test.

Nobody could

the beginning. Even if they were a match and Fanny went through with the transplant, they would never tell

a hunch that Zacharias didn’t have

remained undisclosed, softening

wouldn’t

let Fanny know about this. Also, I’ll keep an eye on the test.

was satisfied with Christopher, but after finding

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could no longer hide

to say something when Joseph said, “If you don’t want Fanny to know what you did today, stay out

knew about Jane

the doubt in his eyes, Joseph mentioned Jane’s name. That was a message intended for Fanny, but he redirected it to Christopher and

mention of Jane’s name that he called out Joseph out

Joseph barked, “Don’t call me in such an intimate manner.”

pretense,” Christopher hastily clarified, eager to sever ties with Jane if she didn’t have a hold

him to steer clear of the hospital and Fanny.

if he’d

emerged from the office, prompting Joseph

surprise, Zacharias was awake.

Joseph,” Zacharias greeted, noticeably more

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Zacharias‘ dehydrated condition, Joseph assisted him to drink some water. Zacharias‘ current state was much

“Did you

for Angela out again?” Zacharias‘ query pierced the air. In his daze

spoke volumes. The last time, Zacharias had advised him against looking for Angele,

the coffin, he couldn’t stop himself

find her, she won’t come. I

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