FakeNovelChapter 357 He shot a glance at Joshua, his eyes seemingly teasing, "So, you've picked up the trick of using kids as a way in too, huh? Taking after me, are we?" Joshua's eyes danced with amusement as he met the gaze. "What's the matter? Feeling a bit competitive?" Seeing how much Lizzy adored the gifts, Linda decided to accept them, her demeanor towards Joshua warming up a notch. Joshua chatted with Linda for a bit, showing no signs of heading out. Linda asked the staff to move the gifts upstairs so Lizzy could dive right into playtime.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLizzy, bubbling with excitement, pulled Julia upstairs to join her in the fun. Down in the living room, Joshua and Watson sat like two stoic statues on the couch. The air between them was thick with tension.
Linda offered slight conversation before heading upstairs to be with her daughter. Allison found herself in a tricky spot; she didn't want to seem rude by leaving, especially since Watson had brought Julia to play with Lizzy and Joshua had cbearing gifts. So, she plopped down on the couch, half-heartedly watching TV. Joshua attempted to spark a conversation with her, but Allison's interest was at rock bottom, and her responses were lukewarm at best. It wasn't until Watson shifted the topic to professional matters that Allison's curiosity was piqued. They dove into discussions about the firm's latest cases and cutting-edge issues in legal theory.
As they talked, Allison becmore animated. Watson's blend of extensive hands-on experience and solid theoretical knowledge was impressive, and he was always up to speed with the latest in legal studies. Seeing them engrossed, Joshua's gaze grew colder.
Eventually, lunchtrolled around, and both men shamelessly decided to stick around for the meal. Afterward, Watson noticed Joshua hanging back and, picking up on Allison's unease, offered to leave, promising to return later to fetch Julia.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOnce Watson left, Joshua noticed Allison's continued indifference and said, "Allie, there's going to be a shake-up in Washington. Chris's support is about to crumble." Allison paused, taking in Joshua's words. She understood the implications-once Chris's allies in Washington fell he'd lose his powerful backing making it easier to handle him. Joshua's intentions were clear: once Chris was dealt with, they could finally be together.
But after all that had gone down, getting back together wasn't that simple. Besides, Grandma Emily was still around, and she definitely wouldn't be on board with it. Allison other lashes, her mind hea with thought, and murmured a soft, "Mm." Joshua, thinking she hadn't quite grasped his point, spelled it out, "Once I handle Chris, you and your family won't have to worry about him anymore."
Allison avoided Joshua's gaze, her voice steady and emotionless. "My dad's hired a top-notch-team of m bodyguards and I've got a reliable personal bodyguard now. Even if Chris tries something I'm pad Scared. But Joshua, even without Chris, we can't just go back." "Why?" Joshua's voice wavered, the hurt flashing in his eyes.
"Because..." Allison's heart twisted painfully, and it took everything she had to say it, "Because I don't love 10. Payat, "Beckyerything you anymore."
Joshua's eyes darkened, his face going pale. The pain was all-consuming. He stood there, stunned, as Allison quietly whispered, "I'm sorry," and quickly left.
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