Substitute Bride and Her Husband Who Disappeared

Chapter 123 It Was Just... Just a Joke

This time, Nancy's teary red eyes didn't soften Charlie's heart. Instead, it made him feel colder than ever.

He looked at her, each word falling like a hammer, "Nancy, I'm not a man who gives his heart easily. But once I do, and I am repaid with betrayal, I'd rather destroy it with my own hands!" Nancy's back stiffened sharply, even her tears seemed to freeze mid-fall.

The way Charlie looked at her was terrifying, as if he was talking about destroying her...

Her hand trembled, "Don't... Don't look at me like that. I... It was just... just a joke..."

"That joke isn't funny at all!"

Charlie threw down those icy words, his appetite lost. He put down his fork, walked into the living room and cast a glance back at Nancy.

Nancy sat there, tears streaming down her face. Her vulnerability made his heart ache. He wanted to go back and take her into his arms, but her words had stirred his anger!

He walked to the window, took out a packet of cigarettes from his pocket, lit one up and exhaled a whiff of smoke.

sky, the bright moon and twinkling stars seemed to

Wait a minute...

was impossible for

of thought, he pulled out his

"Tom, look into Vivian!"

he finished his cigarette, he stood by the window, hands

later, his

Firth, I've found that... Vivian has been involved with Alexander. She stayed in her room all day today because she and

"Alright, I got it."

not angry, in fact, a smile played on his lips. "Good job. Starting from tomorrow, keep a close eye on

hanging up, Charlie

the dining table, tears delicately falling from her

"Why are you crying?"

her head

"Fine."

tissue. As Nancy reached for it, he gently took