Chapter 29
Before Cassidy could react, Josiah’s handsome face drew near, his lips aiming for hers. Subconsciously, she tried to evade, but the kiss landed on the corner of her lips. Attempting to push Josiah away, she found herself held firmly in his arms.
Upon reaching the door, Nathan witnessed Josiah kissing Cassidy, causing his rage to surge. “Josiah!” he growled as he walked over, grabbed Josial by the collar, and punched him in the chun.
Josiah’s temper flared instantly. Wiping the blood trickling from his lips fiercely, he turned and swung his fist back at Nathan,
Pushed aside by Josiah, Cassidy furrowed her brow in confusion as the two men engaged in a scuttle. It dawned on her that Josiah had purposely kissed her earlier. Annoyed, she cried om, “What are you guys doing?”
The two men completely ignored her. Nathan was aggressive, while Josiah looked menacingly at him. However, after going a few rounds, Josiah was defeated. Nathan was so fierce that Josiah was powerless against him
Seeing this, Cassidy didn’t care about anything anymore. She hurriedly stepped in between them, extending her arms to shield Josiah. “Stop it!” she demanded.
Nathan’s fist was about to hit her face, but Cassidy didn’t dodge. She looked up at him fearlessly.
Nathan gritted his teeth and smashed the vintage iron gate behind Cassidy,
A loud noise resounded in the air as the iron gate’s intricate carving was instantly smashed out of shape.
The piercing sound left Cassidy’s ears ringing. She opened her eyes to find Nathan gazing at her with bloodshot eyes. Cassidy glanced at his fist, now cut and bleeding from contact with the iron door. Her pupils narrowed. It was clear what would have transpired if Nathan had landed that blow on her.
As he looked at Cassidy protecting Josiah, Nathan’s expression instantly darkened. He asked hoarsely, “Aren’t you afraid of death Bitterly, he thought, ‘She’s wise enough to comprehend the consequences had I struck her!
Cassidy sneered, “I have already died once. What’s there to be afraid of?
Nathan’s expression froze, knowing she said such hurtful words deliberately. He smiled bitterly as he withdrew his fist.
Blood dripped steadily from Nathan’s injured hand, mixing with the rainwater at their feet. Even with the wound, Nathan’s face stayed emotionless, his expression growing icy. Cockily raising his chin, he asked in a cold tone, “Cassidy, must you protect him like this?”
Cassidy’s sneer persisted as she retorted. “Yes. He is my fiancé Whom else should I defend, if not him? You?”
Nathan’s smile turned wry, his gaze shifting to Cassidy’s fingers. There, he noticed a brilliant diamond ring adorning her ring finger. It pained him to look upon it, recognizing it as an engagement ring. Raising his eyes to Cassidy once more, his tone frosty. “I wonder how long you can shield him and Saunders Group”
Josiah put his arms around Cassidy and said to her, “Cass, let’s go.” He helped her into the car, fastened her seat belt, and drove
away.
Through the rearview mirror, Cassidy saw Nathan standing in the rain. His drenched hair obscured his eyes, his somber visage shrouded by shadows. Suddenly, Meredith ran toward Nathan and hugged him from behind. Seeing this, Cassidy closed her eyes in exhaustion.
Josiah parked the car in the basement of Wailace Residence and turned the engine off.
Cassidy calmed down, turned to Josiah, and asked, “Are you okay?”
Josiah lowered his head, closed his eyes, and opened them, whispering, “Why did you dodge just now?”
Cassidy was stunned.
Josiah stared at her in a daze, pondering, I gotta admit, when Nathan showed up, a part of me wanted to rile him up. I’m aware Nathan hasn’t thrown in the towel entirely. But when I tried to hug Cassidy, she rebulfed me reflexively. She’s not keen on getting close to me. I refrained from touching her all these years out of respect, care, and love, I aimed to wait till she was ready. Yet, even now, she instinctively avoids me?
Cassidy didn’t know what to say. Josiah suddenly kissed her, and all her reactions were instinctive. She couldn’t understand
Chapter 29
why she resisted him so much. “It’s been a long day, Josiah. I’m just exhausted.” With that, she stepped out of the car. She opened the rear door and found Paisley had already drifted off to sleep.
When she took Paisley in her arms, she heard Josiah ask, “Cassidy, do you still love him?”
Cassidy glanced over at Josiah, who remained fixed in the driver’s seat, not turning to face her. She spoke with a chilly tone, “I don’t love him anymore.”
Then why do you keep his engagement ring in your study?” asked Josiah
Cassidy was stunned, but she quickly answered indifferently. “I just forgot to throw it away.”
Josiah seemed like he didn’t believe in her lame excuse.
So, Cassidy added, “It’s on me. I shouldn’t have held on to it. I’ll take care of it tomorrow,”
“Okay. Get some rest,” Josiah mumbled.
Cassidy carried Paisley and walked into the lobby.
Josiah’s car was still parked in the parking space after she went upstairs.
As Cassidy pressed the button for her floor, she forced herself to put aside her distractions
“Mr. Howell, your wound’s been taken care of. Just make sure to keep it dry for a couple of days. It won’t be good if it gets all inflamed and infected, the servant advised, standing up with the first aid kit in hand,
Nathan sat on the couch, head down, face all glum..
I’m heading out now, the servant added.
Nathan said nothing, but the mood in the spacious room suddenly got somber.
Eyes downcast, the servant exited the room and almost collided with Meredith at the doorway. Meredith glanced inside through the door crack and asked, “How’s Nathan doing? Is the wound serious?”
“The wound ain’t too deep, but it’s bleeding a lot. I’ve applied some ointment, though,” the
“You can leave now, instructed Meredith.
“Yes, ma’am,” replied the servant.
Meredith opened the door and entered the room.
Nathan was still on the couch.
e servant explained.
Meredith walked over and squatted in front of him. Her gaze landed on his bandaged hand, making her feel really upset. “Does it hurt, Nathan?”
Nathan stayed quiet.
Meredith pressed on, “Nathan, forget about her, alright? If Cassidy can do it, so can I… The doc mentioned that my health’s better now. Even if I wanna have a kid, it’s not out of the question. Even if… it poses a risk to my life, I’m willing to have another child for you…”
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