Chapter 226
\nMy Sweetheart novel Chapter 226<\/p>\n
\u201cYou were in danger. Did you think I was going to stand by?\u201d Joseph pinched her chin with his slender fingers, sounding serious.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you could be in danger.\u201d Kathy\u2019s voice trembled.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour safety comes first.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathy bit her lips, feeling touched.<\/p>\n
Did that mean Joseph put her first?<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d Kathy whispered.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re my wife. Who else is going to protect you?\u201d Joseph looked at her.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, that\u2019s only my title.\u201d They had no real feelings for each other.<\/p>\n
A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. Raising his eyebrows, he asked, \u201cNot satisfied?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo.\u201d Kathy avoided his eyes.<\/p>\n
Being his wife was enough.<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t want to get too close with him.<\/p>\n
In the evening, John came over to report that Peter and Herbert had been arrested. Bribery alone could put them behind bars. However, they were not convicted yet. The court day started next week, and Kathy needed to be there.<\/p>\n
Now that Billy and Herbert were no longer engaged, the Herberts were in a bad place.<\/p>\n
Kathy was calm. The matter involved a lot of people, and she hadn\u2019t had much hope for a thorough investigation. Now everything was progressing beyond her expectations.<\/p>\n
Joseph stayed in the hospital for three days, and Kathy asked for leave to accompany him.<\/p>\n
Lincoln and Sue visited them every day, but Lincoln did not look happy doing it. He was jealous of Joseph and Kathy being so close.<\/p>\n
Sue and Kathy chatted. Lincoln sat beside the hospital bed and teased, \u201cHave you been having a good time?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJealous?\u201d Joseph lazily raised his eyebrows.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow can I? You\u2019re my boss.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen do you plan to go back to the Fletcher\u2019s?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNever. Do you think that will work?\u201d Lincoln squinted.<\/p>\n
He had long decided to not return to that place.<\/p>\n
However, the consequences were hard to bear.<\/p>\n
He was not strong enough yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt depends on Sue, but I advise you to go back as soon as possible,\u201d Joseph said in a deep voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout me, what are you going to do with NCHV? I think Johnson has been hurt in his last relationship, and he will not return soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNCHV is on the right track. I\u2019m not worried.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s because of me. Hilton Group has been quiet lately. Are they planning something big?\u201d Lincoln rubbed his chin as his voice turned cold.<\/p>\n
\u201cCheck it out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright. No matter what he is scheming, I won\u2019t let him get his way.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joseph went straight to the Joseph\u2019s Group from the hospital. Kathy could not persuade him. After they got there, she kept an eye on him, despite herself.<\/p>\n
Although he didn\u2019t need the gauze anymore, the wound on his hand had not fully healed.<\/p>\n
However, Kathy was informed that she should go to the police station to take a statement, so she rushed over after barely setting foot in his office.<\/p>\n
Kathy had asked to see Herbert, but because Herbert was temporarily detained, her request was denied.<\/p>\n
Kathy lowered her eyes. Back then, Herbert had treated her viciously and ruined her future. Did this resentment stem from her relationship with Peter?<\/p>\n
She just wanted an answer.<\/p>\n
When she was leaving the police station, she ran into Billy.<\/p>\n
He was actually here for her.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s the matter?\u201d Kathy frowned.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to treat you to dinner,\u201d Billy did not lie.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t seem to owe you anything.\u201d Kathy took half a step back.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just a family get-together. My mother will also be there. Do you think I can do anything to you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathy hesitated. It had been a long time since she saw Mrs. Hilton.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngela will, too. You have to go.\u201d Billy squinted.<\/p>\n
Kathy thought for a moment and got in the car.<\/p>\n
\u201cI dare not. I guess I\u2019ll do as you said, then.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathy found her phone and called Joseph, telling him that she would eat at the Hilton\u2019s tonight.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy mother is also here. I will be back after dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay. I have a meeting tonight. I\u2019ll pick you up later.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBe careful. Don\u2019t work too hard,\u201d Kathy advised.<\/p>\n
Joseph went back to work on overtime before his wound could heal, and refused to listen to Kathy.<\/p>\n
Hanging up the phone, Jennifer called Kathy to her side and asked, \u201cHow is the GRE going?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFine. I\u2019ve already signed up.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you need my help? I have connections in famous foreign schools. I can write you a recommendation letter.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Hilton, thank you, but I\u2019m not considering going abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI see. What can I do for you?\u201d Jennifer asked with concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing for the time being.\u201d Kathy smiled. She was grateful that Jennifer cared about her.<\/p>\n
After dinner, Kathy planned to go home with Angela.<\/p>\n
When the driver came, Kathy refused Billy\u2019s offer of accompanying them.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease come over more often.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathy nodded and got in the car. Angela was not herself all night, which was unusual.<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, do you have something on your mind?\u201d Kathy asked.<\/p>\n
Angela looked at the buildings that were retreating and became sadder.<\/p>\n
\u201cJennifer wants to have you as her goddaughter, and I won\u2019t disagree.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are my only mother.\u201d Kathy leaned against Angela\u2019s shoulder. She didn\u2019t quite appreciate Mrs. Hilton\u2019s enthusiasm.<\/p>\n
Angela looked at her daughter with a frown.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not bad if you can be part of the Hiltons.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-892","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}