What Separates Me and You

Chapter 52 Inexplicable Anxiety

Josephine pursed her lips before turning around to leave.

She arrived at the bathroom, where Seth happened to be washing his hands at the sink.

When the latter noticed her, he drew two pieces of tissue paper from the box and started wiping his hands. “Come on in. I’m done with my business.

Josephine squeezed out a small smile at him before nodding and entering the bathroom.

“The floor’s a little slippery, so you should be care- Before Seth could finish his words, Josephine was already tilting dangerously backward.

Fright and panic were evident on her face as she fumbled around in an attempt to grab something. In a state of desperation, she clasped Seth’s arm tightly.

Seth’s quick instincts kicked in as he reached out to catch Josephine as well. He circled an arm. tightly around her waist, prompting her to collapse into his arms in an intimate and ambiguous

manner.

Josephine raised her head and looked into Seth’s eyes, her arm still maintaining a vice–like grip

on him.

The latter was seemingly stunned for a moment. Suddenly, he could feel his arm, which was

wrapped around Josephine’s waist, starting to burn.

Daphne was right–Josephine did have a pair of alluring eyes. Her clear and innocent eyes seemed

to be filled with endless affection.

Those eyes weren’t seductive at all. On the contrary, gazing into those eyes made people develop an urge to destroy the innocence the owner of the eyes was blessed with.

It was the same urge that most people had whenever they saw adorable baby animals. They had the uncontrollable desire to squeeze and do whatever they pleased with those babies. In a way, seeing adorable lifeforms could invoke violent tendencies in someone.

It was then that a small sliver appeared on Seth’s intricate mask of perfection.

At the same time, two housekeepers happened to walk past the bathroom. The sight of Josephine. and Seth trapped in such intimate positions made them gasp in shock.

When they regained their composure, the housekeepers quickly scurried away.

Seth released Josephine immediately, the slightest hint of awkwardness now present on his face.

“Are you alright?”

Josephine took a step backward as well in order to increase the distance between her and Seth.

Then, she shook her head in response. “No. Thank you.”

Seth nodded slightly before turning on his heel and walking out of the bathroom. –

The moment he heard the door being closed behind him, he paused in his tracks and turned. around to look at the closed door.

time, his smile gradually became fainter.

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wasn’t scared of him

was

fast, especially if it was gossip The scene where Seth and Josephine were embracing each other in the bathroom quickly spread among the family

you, didn’t I? Master Seth tends to gaze at that

hooking up!”

He had never looked at Miss Daphne that way before. Goodness, you should’ve

he

she and Master Seth

woman. I did witness Master Lewis laying a hand on her last time.”

without realizing Daphne’s presence looming over

them from behind.

the observant housekeepers finally noticed Daphne, prompting her to

fright. She stammered out, “M–miss Daphne!”

the housekeepers. “What are you all talking

<“N–nothing!”

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arms were folded in front of her chest while she leaned against the doorframe

poor housekeepers‘ faces were drained of all color. They swapped glances fearfully, but they didn’t dare

were just saying

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the housekeepers could finish talking, Daphne’s

dare you run your mouth

to quit your job

as she scanned the housekeepers‘ frightened expressions. Suddenly, her voice boomed

the housekeepers swallowed nervously before spilling the beans obediently.

expression morphed into one of

trust Seth–they had been married for over two years, yet she had never seen through his character. There was always a smiling mask fixed

truly existed between Daphne and Seth. She could never get close to her husband, no matter

time Seth and Josephine were in the same room together, Daphne’s

5) inexplicable Anxiety

an inexplicable sense of panic and fear.

thinking that the emotions stemmed from the fact that Josephine had tricked Lewis once in the past

able to provide Daphne with substantial evidence. Hence, she was unable to come up with any reason to soothe the lingering anxiety.

quickly warned the housekeepers after that. “All of you must bring this secret to your graves! If I ever catch any of you

air, she turned on her heel and

returned to the living room, where Seth was conversing with others in a nonchalant manner. He didn’t even stop to spare her a glance.

man before taking a seat next to

seen entering the manor from the outside.

moment he appeared, the atmosphere in the manor became slightly

became hushed.

Nancy said enthusiastically. She tended to show genuine joy whenever she saw Lewis in person.

he scanned

he did was ask about Josephine after stepping into the manor. She could feel flames