“I mind.” Amanda interrupted him and apologized again for her rudeness in interrupting him, “I’m sorry.
I…”
“No need to explain. I understand.” Joan didn’t want her to embarrass herself and said, “I am willing to
be your shield for the time being.”
After saying that and not giving Amanda any time to refuse, he turned around and went into the room,
leaving her standing alone there.
She lowered her eyes and still didn’t knock on the door at last. She then walked over to the lift and
went down. Outside the hotel, since Bonnie and Joshua were inside the car only, she then said, “I think
Joan is quite good. Your dad has also praised him.”
Suddenly, Joshua turned around and narrowed his eyes, “What do you mean?”
‘Why saying this?’
“I think that Amanda is still young…”
Joshua widened his eyes, and his face turned gloomy. Bonnie realized that he was angry and hurriedly
shut her mouth. She looked out of the window to avoid his sight.
“Bonnie.” Joshua calmed himself down before speaking, “Don’t say that again.”
He reached out to take Bonnie into his arms and clasped her shoulders tight, with his palms rubbing
back and forth on her shoulder, pondering for a moment before speaking, “Besides myself, I can’t
guarantee that other men can do the same as me for not hurting you. Amanda had been hurt before for
not knowing each other’s personalities in depth. I would rather she be single and I’ll just raise her when
she gets old.”
Bonnie knew that he was concerned about Amanda.
“I misspoke just now.”
“No, I know you said that for the good of Amanda too, right?” He lowered his head.
Bonnie raised her head to meet his gaze, “Of course, she is your sister, and I wish her well too. You’re
right, it’s hard to guarantee someone to have a good personality without knowing his temperament in
depth. I agree with what you said.”
Joshua cupped her cheek, “Bonnie, you’re so sweet.”
“It hurts.” Bonnie pouted in his arms, pushing back against his hands petulantly. Joshua leaned over
and pressed his lips to her cheek that had just been pinched red by him, asking in a low voice, “Does it
still hurt?”
Bonnie huddled up, “We’re outside.”
“It’s okay.”
The two were so mushy that they didn’t notice Amanda had already walked over.
The car window glass was plastered with black film, and so the outside couldn’t see the inside of the
car at all. Amanda didn’t know they were having fun, opening the door only to see the two were
hugging each other. She quickly closed the car door and turned her back, “You guys continue. I didn’t
see anything.”
Bonnie blushed, feeling shy and embarrassed. She pushed Joshua hard and whispered, “It’s all your
fault.”
Joshua laughed, “It’s okay. Amanda won’t laugh at you.”
Bonnie felt even more embarrassed after he said that. She frowned, “You’re really nasty.”
“Then why do you still marry me?” After saying that, he shouted towards the car window, “Amanda, get
in. It’s getting late and we should go back.”
Bonnie glared at him angrily.
Amanda opened the car door and got in, patting Joshua’s shoulder, “Don’t bully Bonnie.”
Joshua feigned an angry look and looked back at her, emphasizing, “I’m your brother, having the same
bloodline as you. How can you treat me like this? You’re so ruthless.”
Amanda said, “Although you are my brother, I stand for Bonnie unconditionally. You can’t bully her, but
she can bully you.”
Joshua was speechless.
Bonnie smiled and turned to Amanda, saying petulantly, “You’re the best to me.”
She reached out for a hug. Amanda then hugged her helplessly and warmly, “Jos will be in your care
from now on.”
Joshua was speechless.
He knew she was just caring for him, but calling him that way made him sick.
“Amanda, I’ve grown up. Can you don’t call me that?” Joshua protested.
“But I’m used to it. You’ve been called that since you were a kid. Moreover, I’m not the only one who
calls you that, everyone does.”
“But everyone has changed it a long time ago, and you’re the only one who still calls me that.”
“I’ll try not to call you that, okay?”
“That’s more like it.”
The atmosphere was relaxed, with them joking and laughing. However, the closer they got to their
place, the more nervous Amanda looked.
Her hands were clenched together helplessly.
It had been a year that everyone had gone along with her, considered her feelings, and cared for her
secretly. They didn’t dare to appear in front of her, making her feel uncomfortable.
She had tasted the bitter fruits of her caprice back then.
She regretted it.
She had hurt her parents and also let those who cared for her worry.
It was all because of her stubbornness back then.
Since young, she was the apple of her father’s eye, doting on her and satisfying her with almost
anything she wanted, even her marriage compromised in her stubbornness.
Thinking about it, it was all of her own makings.
Now that she had to face them, she felt ashamed to see them.
Inside the vehicle fell silent for a moment, and the relaxed atmosphere was gone.
Amanda asked, “Are Mum and Dad here?”
“Well, they went to see grandma and granduncle during the day. Mum doesn’t look too good, as if
granduncle’s illness had gotten her down.”
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