“You were in danger. Did you think I was going to stand by?” Joseph pinched her chin with his slender
fingers, sounding serious.
“But you could be in danger.” Kathy’s voice trembled.
“Your safety comes first.”
Kathy bit her lips, feeling touched.
Did that mean Joseph put her first?
“Thank you,” Kathy whispered.
“You’re my wife. Who else is going to protect you?” Joseph looked at her.
“However, that’s only my title.” They had no real feelings for each other.
A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. Raising his eyebrows, he asked, “Not satisfied?”
“No.” Kathy avoided his eyes.
Being his wife was enough.
She didn’t want to get too close with him.
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.
Now that Billy and Herbert were no longer engaged, the Herberts were in a bad place.
Kathy was calm. The matter involved a lot of people, and she hadn’t had much hope for a thorough
investigation. Now everything was progressing beyond her expectations.
Joseph stayed in the hospital for three days, and Kathy asked for leave to accompany him.
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.
Sue and Kathy chatted. Lincoln sat beside the hospital bed and teased, “Have you been having a good
time?”
“Jealous?” Joseph lazily raised his eyebrows.
“How can I? You’re my boss.”
“When do you plan to go back to the Fletcher’s?”
“Never. Do you think that will work?” Lincoln squinted.
He had long decided to not return to that place.
However, the consequences were hard to bear.
He was not strong enough yet.
“It depends on Sue, but I advise you to go back as soon as possible,” Joseph said in a deep voice.
“Without 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.”
“NCHV is on the right track. I’m not worried.”
“That’s because of me. Hilton Group has been quiet lately. Are they planning something big?” Lincoln
rubbed his chin as his voice turned cold.
“Check it out.”
“Alright. No matter what he is scheming, I won’t let him get his way.”
Joseph went straight to the Joseph’s Group from the hospital. Kathy could not persuade him. After they
got there, she kept an eye on him, despite herself.
Although he didn’t need the gauze anymore, the wound on his hand had not fully healed.
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.
Kathy had asked to see Herbert, but because Herbert was temporarily detained, her request was
denied.
Kathy lowered her eyes. Back then, Herbert had treated her viciously and ruined her future. Did this
resentment stem from her relationship with Peter?
She just wanted an answer.
When she was leaving the police station, she ran into Billy.
He was actually here for her.
“What’s the matter?” Kathy frowned.
“I want to treat you to dinner,” Billy did not lie.
“I don’t seem to owe you anything.” Kathy took half a step back.
“It’s just a family get-together. My mother will also be there. Do you think I can do anything to you?”
Kathy hesitated. It had been a long time since she saw Mrs. Hilton.
“Angela will, too. You have to go.” Billy squinted.
Kathy thought for a moment and got in the car.
She tapped her phone and found that there was indeed a message from Angela. She just had missed it
in the police station.
“Kathy, why can’t you trust me?” Billy looked disappointed.
“You can’t be trusted.” Kathy was expressionless.
“I’ve never hurt you. Has Joseph been speaking ill of me behind my back?” Billy raised his eyebrows.
“Nothing like that. We are not close in the first place.”
“But I am quite willing to be your friend.”
“I am not,” Kathy turned him down without thinking.
She had few friends, let alone a male one.
“I’m single. Welcome to hit on me.” Billy pretended to not hear that.
Kathy frowned. “Billy, if you continue like this, I won’t go.”
Billy became silent, his eyes revealing some complex emotions.
Holding the steering wheel, he tried to control himself.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the Hilton’s.
Jennifer revealed a kind smile when she saw Kathy, saying, “You are here!”
“Babe, where is Dr. Joseph?” Angela was more concerned about her relationship with Joseph.
“He wants to work.” Kathy smiled. She did not tell anyone about Joseph’s injuries.
“It’s been a long time since you two came to see me.” Angela sighed, “When can I expect a grandson,
so that I will have something to do?”
“Mom, it’s still early.” The smile on Kathy’s face froze.
“It’s not. You’ve been married for a year. The sooner you have a child, the better.”
“We should give them some time. Angela, let them decide.” Jennifer smiled.
Dinner was a barbecue in the garden, and Billy was in charge of it, while Kathy wanted to help him.
“Wait there. Leave this to me.” Billy stopped her.
“Can you handle this?” Kathy looked at him with disbelief.
“You don’t believe me?” Billy pretended to be angry.
“I dare not. I guess I’ll do as you said, then.”
Kathy found her phone and called Joseph, telling him that she would eat at the Hilton’s tonight.
“My mother is also here. I will be back after dinner.”
“Okay. I have a meeting tonight. I’ll pick you up later.”
“Be careful. Don’t work too hard,” Kathy advised.
Joseph went back to work on overtime before his wound could heal, and refused to listen to Kathy.
Hanging up the phone, Jennifer called Kathy to her side and asked, “How is the GRE going?”
“Fine. I’ve already signed up.”
“Do you need my help? I have connections in famous foreign schools. I can write you a
recommendation letter.”
“Mrs. Hilton, thank you, but I’m not considering going abroad.”
“I see. What can I do for you?” Jennifer asked with concern.
“Nothing for the time being.” Kathy smiled. She was grateful that Jennifer cared about her.
After dinner, Kathy planned to go home with Angela.
When the driver came, Kathy refused Billy’s offer of accompanying them.
“Please come over more often.”
Kathy nodded and got in the car. Angela was not herself all night, which was unusual.
“Mom, do you have something on your mind?” Kathy asked.
Angela looked at the buildings that were retreating and became sadder.
“Jennifer wants to have you as her goddaughter, and I won’t disagree.”
“You are my only mother.” Kathy leaned against Angela’s shoulder. She didn’t quite appreciate Mrs.
Hilton’s enthusiasm.
Angela looked at her daughter with a frown.
“It’s not bad if you can be part of the Hiltons.”
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