Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self by Fleur Delacour

Chapter 406 An Empty Promise

Beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead as he struggled to voice the carefully prepared words he had in mind.

“I…” He flinched under Jonathan’s gaze upon realizing the gravity of his earlier actions.

What am I even trying to achieve? Isn’t my main goal to seek help for Zacharias‘ illness from Angela? Why did I suddenly bring up kidney transplants and Fanny’s condition?

Joseph couldn’t make sense of his own thoughts. Why did he mention kidney transplants out of the blue, especially in a way that seemed like he was imploring Angela to save Fanny?

Yet, he knew all too well the contentious relationship between the two girls.

shouldn’t have mentioned Fanny.

His head began to spin, and he felt a dull ache throbbing.

Only then did he realize that not only was his forehead covered in cold sweat, but his entire body was drenched in perspiration.

He managed to utter just one word before biting his lips tightly to prevent himself from saying anything more.

After a brief pause, Angela shot him an impatient look, causing his eyes to twitch nervously.

“Not planning to speak?” Angela prodded.

Joseph shook his head hastily. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to talk; it was

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just that he didn’t dare.

The script he had prepared was useless because Angela would never agree to it. The mere thought of her inevitable rejection left him feeling

frustrated.

Moreover, he dreaded the possibility of blurting out his innermost thoughts, mentioning Fanny again, and upsetting Angela.

If he spoke now, he wouldn’t just upset her but also Jonathan by her side.

He felt overwhelmed and was at a loss for what to do.

I… I don’t mean to stay silent,” he finally managed to say after gathering his thoughts, though his response only served to counter her question.

Angela observed him calmly and curiously and noticed the conflict and anguish on his face. “So, what’s bothering you?”

He’s the one who seeks me out, yet he is also the one hesitating to speak. Angela couldn’t help but wonder. What is his true intention?

Moreover, although seeing Joseph in such a pitiful state didn’t exactly boost her mood, it was still preferable to the usual feeling of suffocation.

Indeed, there was some truth to the saying, “Retribution comes quickly.”.

Jonathan sensed a slight sense of relief in her demeanor and didn’t bother to look at the disheveled Joseph again. Instead, he gently smiled and tightened his grip on her hand.

Angela raised her eyes to meet his tender gaze when she felt his grip.

eyes,

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his unique tenderness

the opportunity while he was still clear- headed, so he spoke up, “Angela, I still hope you’ll treat Zacharias. If you can cure him, we will definitely treat you

ambiguous atmosphere, and the eye contact

lightly and sarcastically asked, “Is this because there’s nothing concrete to promise, so you’re resorting

Joseph dared to make empty

only wanted a glimpse of Joseph and wanted to crush his

seeing him now brought her not only satisfaction but also a twisted

help with Fanny, she knew the Kins Family’s manipulative ways too

they would shamelessly exploit the situation and demand

Zacharias at all but solely for

to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests already. Joseph was not even

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cherished his unique tenderness

still clear- headed, so he spoke up. “Angela, I still hope you’ll treat Zacharias. If you can cure him,

and the eye contact between Angela

and sarcastically asked. “Is this because there’s nothing concrete to promise, so you’re resorting

dared to

Joseph and wanted to crush his hopes and relish his misery.

him now brought her not only satisfaction but also a twisted sense of

for her help with Fanny, she knew the Kins Family’s manipulative ways too

intervene for Zacharias, they would shamelessly

even suspected Joseph’s visit wasn’t for Zacharias at

determined to donate his kidney to Fanny and had underwear compatibility tests

him.

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kidney in her previous

sharp sarcasm, Joseph blushed and hastily explained,

though he doubted his own words, his tone remained

her sharp tongue was unfamiliar territory for him, especially with Jonathan, whom he couldn’t afford to offend, in the mix. He was at a loss

intention of entertaining him any longer. She turned

only be

replied and his grip on her hand

been waiting for her to make that

his arm around her and led

“Hold on-

a stern glare from Jonathan made

second glance. After the warning look, Jonathan

help but chuckle at Jonathan’s urgency.

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