What Separates Me and You

Chapter 222 It’s Just Me

“Didn’t you drive here?” Lewis asked.

Sierra hugged him and said coquettishly, “I’m scared. Listen to that howling wind. How can

you

have the heart to allow a defenseless woman like me to drive back alone?” She looked at him with tearful eyes.

Sierra was attractive. She was already pretty enough, to begin with. Then, she underwent a minor face-lift, and her face was now the definition of impeccable. How she looked at Lewis now was sufficient to satisfy most men’s egos.

However, Lewis’ face was void of expression as he withdrew his gaze and pulled out his car keys. “Let’s go.”

Gleefully, Sierra instantly wrapped her arm around his as she hopped into his car.

From the looks of it, he still cared for her.

Thinking about that made her feel better. Sooner or later, she would verify Lewis’ marital

status.

The wind was harsh today; it felt like a typhoon. It broke off numerous branches from the trees by the roadside, strewing the branches all over the road and causing a mess.

Similarly, a branch broke off a tree in Styx Mansion and rammed into the window, arousing Josephine from her dreams.

Her eyes flew open, and she scanned her surroundings. The sound of branches knocking against the window frightened her, compelling her to leap from the sofa and flee upstairs.

A piercing pain shot through her calves the second she took a step, and she crashed to the

floor.

Josephine clutched her calves. The pain was so unbearable that it drew tears to her eyes.

She took a deep breath and tried to suppress the pain as she clambered up from the floor, quivering. Then, she slowly made her way upstairs.

welcomed her. The windows were closed. Faint lights

darkness.

feet to the bedroom. It was the same there. She was only met by the same unending darkness, even

turned it on. However, an entirely white

and everything else; the

that she shouldn’t

as she stared blankly at the bedroom for who knew how long. Suddenly, thunder crashed. Startled, she dived

ruled the space when there was dead silence.

such a vacant, huge mansion where echo followed

was no different from a haunted house to Josephine. Cupping her hands over her ears, she squatted on the floor

1 am when Lewis returned. When he entered, he intuitively looked at the sofa, but all he saw was

marched up the stairs. Once he reached the second floor, he saw a figure crouching by the bedroom door.

and curling into a ball with her hands cupped over her

He quickly walked toward her from behind, bent over, and touched her shoulder. The moment he came in contact with her,

grabbed

looked up and stared into the room. She tensed up for quite some time. before stiffly turning

of sight, and

together, Lewis stared at her with an incomprehensible expression. After several moments, he pulled

along with another perfume scent that was unfamiliar

gardenia overthrew the other. It was the scent Josephine was most familiar with. She

and wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist. She buried her face in him and indulged herself

in his embrace to stop trembling. Lewis released her from his

reddened eyes, inquiring if he would

said in a low voice, “I’ll keep you company.” As he spoke,

covering the bed aside and put her on the bed. His gaze swept the room. Then, he went to the closet and pulled out a blanket. Carrying it with him, he covered Josephine with

he moved around as if making sure

cast her a glance and said, “Go ahead and sleep.

took his robe and entered the bathroom. Seconds later,

her grip on the blanket and slowly closed her eyes. The storm outside wasn’t as

around whenever there was thunder. Because

deafening. Although the glass door was soundproof, Josephine could still hear the thunder rumbling. Lightning flashed occasionally too. She could even see the streaks of white

pulled it