Chapter 127
Yosef’seyes turned bloodshot as he eglared at me. “You little brat Why would you throw wine at her? Don’t you know she’s carrying your brother?”
His anger was palpable, his voice shaking with fury.
Yosef thought. No one, not even my own daughter, is allowed to hurt my unborn son!
I had anticipated this reaction. Watching Sophia feign vulnerability in his arms. I realized, Fighting fire with lire won’t work this time: Sophia master manipulator, and I needed to play her game.
“Dad, you’ve got it wrong.” I said with a calm smile. I saw Sophia drinking wine and panicked. A pregnant woman shouldn’t drink, right? In the struggle to take the glass from her, it spilled. I didn’t throw it on her.”
As soon as I said that, Sophia froze, her smugness vanishing.
Yosef’sfury softened, his face filled with doubt. “Is that true?” he asked, his gaze shifting from Sophia to me.
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“Oh, of course!” I replied, tegning innocence. “I was j
s just worried about the baby. I didn’t mean to startle her” I looked pointedly at Sophia, signaling
for her to corroborate my story.
Sophia would never have thought Td suddenly change course, right?
After all this time, I’ve finally learned to be sen
Some people and some situations just can’t be dealt with the usual way!!
Sophia’s mind raced. She thought, This girl is turning the tables on met But if 1 argue, I’ll look like the villain‘ Begrudgingly, she softened her voice and said. T.. I might have overreacted”
Yosef saw more and more people gathering around and didn’t have time to ask detailed question
To save face, he quickly made a decision. “Honey, how many times have I told you, to drinking! But you never listen, do you? Thank goodness for Yvonne! Come on, let’s get you to the restroom to freshen up!”
He guided Sophia away, leaving me standing among the dispersing crowd. I watched their retreating figures, my gaze steady,
Suddenly, Lucy appeared beside me, clapping enthusiastically. “Wonne, you’re amazing! Three sentences, and you completely shut her down. That was incredibly satisfying!” he exclaimed, grinning.
Lucy had originally come over to join the crowd and see the drama unfold, and she was thrilled with how things turned out
I snapped back to reality, my face serious, “Lucy, Sophia just confessed. She’s the one responsible for my mother’s fall.”
Lucy’s smile vanished, replaced by shock. “That vile woman! Let’s take her to court inmediately!” she growled.
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head and sighed. “It’s useless. My mother jumped when Sophia wasn’t there. Even if we had text messages as evidence, it wouldn’t hold up in court – especially with her pregnancy as a shield.”
“Ugh, that baby really is her ger–out–of–jail–free card,” Lucy mattered, clenching her fists. Then, brightening slightly, she added, “No matter. Revenge can wait Well deal with her after she gives birth.”
Her words offered some comfort, but as my mind relaxed, a sudden realization struck n
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“Oh no! I forgot about Hayden I exclaimed, my eyes widening as I scanned the room. “Lucy, have you seen him?”
Lucy groaned and muttered, “Don’t tell me you’re still looking for that jerk. Is your romantic side back?”
Over at the fifth floor. Joanna led Hayden into room 50a.
As they stepped inside, the automated lights flickered on, illuminating the space from the entrance to the balcony.
Unbeknownst to them, a figure was hiding behind the curtains.
Ethan, blending seamlessly with the shadows, remained motionless.
Through a narrow gap in the fabric, he observed the scene silently.
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Chapter 127
Outside the curtain, Hayden tumed to Joanna, his voice cold and indifferent. “You said you’d explain everything. Go abrad”
Since she wanted to explain everything, he decided to give her the opportunity!
Joanna stood with her back to him, her tists clenched tightly,
She thought, “I have to buy more time Forcing herself to remain calm, she said. “What do you want to know?”
Meanwhile, her eyes darted armand the room, landing on a bottle of wine and two glasses on the cabinet.
Relief washed over her. Mother mast have sent those
With these props in place, the plan was halfway successful.
Hayden wasn’t aware of her intentions, but he noticed her behavior was quite unusual.
With a slight frown, he finally spoke, “When we were overseas, it wasn’t you who took care of me
Joanna’s heart nearly stopped,
She thought. It seemed like Hayden knew everything, which explained his sudden change in attitude toward me
With things as they were, the only option was to keep up the act
“This is a long story,” she said, turning to him with a faint smile. “Why don’t we have a drink first? Talking
Next was the sound of liquid being poured into a glass.
After pouring the wine. Joanna turned around and handed the glass in Hayden
At first. Hayden didn’t take it. His derp eyes just stared at her in coldness ?
like this is so dull
Joanna’s heart trembled, but she forced a smile, “Don’t you want to find out? At least have a drink with me, will you?
Finally, Hayden took the glass, his movements slow and delibente.
Hidden behind the curtain, Ethan smirked, amused by the tension in the room.
He thought. I was the first person to arrive in the room and happened to see the server put something into the wine.
I wasn’t sure what it was, but it was definitely nothing good
But he didn’t plan on warning Hayden because Mrs. Parker only asked him to check the situation, not to help anyone,
Everything else wasn’t his concern, including matters of life and death,
Hayden twirled the glass in his hand, his gaze fixed on Joanna. “I remember you don’t like drinking” he said flatly.
Joanna’s heart skipped a beat, but she covered it with a light laughs “But sometimes, alcohol gives me courage,” she said, raising her glass and clinking it lightly against his.
Watching her drink, Hayden finally brought the glass to his lips and took a small si
Joanna’s heart soared. She thought. It’s done. The drug will take effect soon. There’s no going back now!
Things that were once deeply buried in her heart could now be revealed without any worry.
Joanna took another sip and said, “I thought you’d never know. When my mom heard you were injured abroad, she arranged for me to be sent. Just as I arrived, you woke up. I’m curious how did you find out!?”
Hayden’s voice was calm, devoid of surprise. “The truth can’t stay hidden forever.”
Joanna saw his expression and laughed bitterly at herself. “I really can’t hide anything from you. You always said you wamed to hear me play the plane, but you were just testing me. You never truly trusted ne
Everyone shought Hayden treated her exceptionally well only Joanna knew the truth he wouldn’t even touch her
Hayden’s eyes darkened, his tone sharp. “So you don’t actually know what that tune is
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