You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1705: Self-Proof

At this moment, the butler of the Ballard family knocked on the door and entered.

Following Christian's previous instructions, he brought a fine Rain before Dragon Well tea.

The butler placed the tea in front of Joyce and respectfully stepped back.

Just as Joyce was about to pick up the tea, Darrin suddenly stopped him, "General, please wait."

Before Joyce could speak, Darrin took a step forward, took out a thin needle, and pierced it into the tea, testing it before saying, "General, it's safe.”

Christian narrowed his long phoenix eyes, revealing dissatisfaction, "Are you worried about being poisoned in my house? Joyce, do you consider me an outsider?"

Before Joyce could respond, Darrin replied directly, "Mr. Ballard, it has nothing to do with the General. It is my duty, please understand.” Now, he wouldn't trust anyone, even if Christian had no ill intentions, he couldn't guarantee that someone among Christian's subordinates wouldn't cause trouble. Once bitten, twice shy, he couldn't allow himself to make mistakes again.

Joyce glanced at Darrin and whispered, “You're being too nervous. Mr. Ballard has been kind to me."

Darrin nodded and stepped back behind Joyce.

Christian didn't mind any further and said to Joyce, “Well, having someone so attentive by your side ensures your safety.”

took a gentle sip. "To get back on track, you mentioned earlier that your sister was Luther's first love. They

glanced at Joyce, who remained calm. Her expression didn't change, and she showed

while. It was during that time that Luther met my sister. My sister is very innocent and kind. She is polite to everyone she meets and quite shy. She doesn't speak much and rarely smiles. In

Christian mentioned the past, his expression became nostalgic, as if

longing expression, Joyce sensed something

have a different kind of affection for

often spoke to her in a non-serious manner, half flirting and half ambiguous,

and tone, along with the conflict between Christian

Christian liked his sister.

I ask what your sister's name is?" Joyce asked

name. Athena is the goddess of Mount Olympus in mythology, the daughter of the supreme god,"

by mythology. Christian was named

didn't notice anything unusual and thought it was just a normal meeting. But one day, I found Luther's school jacket left

with him. I discovered Luther's jacket in Athena's room, and I got very angry. I threw away the jacket on the spot and questioned Athena if they had done anything inappropriate, after all, Athena was only sixteen at the

judge; she just wanted to hear the whole story. "And then?" she asked. "Did

promised me that she would no longer see Luther. Over the next two years, Luther's visits became less frequent, only once or twice a year. And I always found ways to keep Athena away from him, not

finally reaching its climax. She held her breath

that Athena was unhappy. She often cried alone. Sometimes in the morning, when I called her to get up, I could see traces of tears in her eyes. She even attempted self-harm by cutting her wrists, but I discovered it in time and stopped her. I knew she was deeply