Chapter 135:

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Outside the room, Georgia and Shelia had been listening to the whole situation unfold.

Alicia tried to reach for Joshua, but without hesitation, he pushed her back.

He handed his phone to Georgia. “Don't let her leave until I get back.”

Georgia didn't hesitate to follow his orders. She picked up the phone and put it away. "Yes, Mr. Yates!"

Alicia made a desperate attempt to retrieve her phone, but Joshua pushed her back into the room and slammed the door shut, locking it behind him.

She pounded on the door, shouting verbal threats, but no matter how much she screamed, Joshua ignored her. He had more important things on his mind and he felt he had to do something like this.

Keeping her locked up for a day or two didn't seem like a problem. It wouldn't change anything, but it would allow her to release some of the frustration that was bubbling up inside her.

Lilliana noticed the red mark on her cheek as soon as she walked in. “Who slapped you?” she asked.

Joshua had almost forgotten about the handprint on his face.

He touched his cheek, quickly making up an excuse. “My father.”

"Why would I hit you?"

"It was just a minor disagreement. He's been unstable because of his illness, so I didn't take it personally."

Lilliana studied the mark closely. Whoever had struck her had delicate fingers. The handprint looked more like that of a woman than a man.

Although she still had her suspicions, Lilliana hid them well and gently rubbed her cheek. Nearby, Gina excused herself.

“Bring me a

water had just finished boiling. It was

Gina handed her the glass, she reminded Lilliana, “Miss Green, the water is

no heed to Gina's warning. After massaging Joshua's face, she picked up the glass, only to let out a sharp cry as the heat burned her

softly. “Didn't he tell you the water was

the burn, Lilliana was further irritated by

it down for you,"

smoking from the burn, so

boiling hot! How do you expect me to drink this?" I have

Miss Green. The water

excuses!”

demanded that Gina drink the boiling water

face turned pale. "Miss Green,

too far. “Leave it. Why don't you tell him to get your favorite coffee

her mind. “Fine, but he still has

pleaded, “Miss Green, the water is too hot. “It will

What if I had drunk

with her fingers, too

helpless and scared. She hated how Gina always played the victim, as if everyone owed her something. The more she looked at Gina, the more her

it right now or

move from her

seemed like an open challenge to Lilliana. It was the first time

still need money for your medical bills, don't

immediately looked up. Her eyes were

could take any insult, but he refused

alive. I pay you twenty

Joshua remained silent.

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