You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1769: I'm Jealous

"Okay." Joyce didn't refuse.

She naturally understood that their current actions were aimed at Christian's beloved sister, Athena. Not only was she his sister, but also the person Christian loved. His mood must not be good at the moment. With Christian's shrewdness, he must have already noticed some clues. Otherwise, he wouldn't have actively sought her out, dismissed everyone else, and brought her here.

"Do you like drinking green tea?" Joyce pointed to the tea leaves placed in front of Christian. "It's hard to imagine since green tea has a lighter taste.”

Christian sat across from Joyce, rinsed the teapot, and poured boiling water over the tea leaves. The emerald green leaves rolled and unfurled in the boiling water, looking fresh and vibrant.

"Actually, I didn't drink tea before, especially not green tea. I picked up this habit from Athena." Christian poured a cup of tea for Joyce and pushed it gently towards her.

Joyce was surprised that the topic quickly shifted to Athena. She had brought up green tea unintentionally.

"Hehe, many people from the Rohomes family like drinking green tea. It's not surprising." Joyce continued the conversation.

She picked up the cup in front of her. The tea was hot, so she sipped it carefully. When the tea cooled slightly, she drank it all in one gulp. “The tea is indeed good. It's a pity that I don't have the mood for it. I don't like drinking tea." Joyce spoke calmly. "Some people claim to like drinking tea, but they don't truly appreciate it. They only use it as a way to display a serene and leisurely image. Such people often act more ruthlessly. It's like many people who worship Buddha, but how many of them truly have Buddha in their hearts? It's just a result of accumulating sins and wealth, feeling unworthy of their virtues, and unable to find peace in their hearts. That's all.”

Christian paused, raising his gaze to Joyce's eyes, a touch of depth appearing in his own.

down the teacup in

a tool for Athena to conceal her true nature, making it difficult for people to see through her,

Christian smiled

say that my attachments run deep." Joyce remained composed. Her beautiful face, framed by the scenery outside the

Christian's eyes dimmed.

death but still couldn't let go of their attachments

He sighed.

with Alisha back then; otherwise, we wouldn't be

no need for you to apologize." Joyce looked deeply into Christian's eyes. "You know, I've always been grateful to

determined to deal with Athena. I don't expect you to understand me, and I won't ask for your help. I just hope that you can remain neutral and observe from the sidelines. I will give

stood

of his infatuation with Athena. Since he found out about Alisha's situation, the last string in his heart had completely snapped. The Athena he remembered from his memories was not the same

her soft and warm body, so small and real. It filled him with

she was still

be happier than

had treated Anderson and Alisha as his own

I thought he hadn't told you," Christian sat back down, calming