Sensing the mounting tension between Bet and Matthew, she quickly grasped Bet’s hand.


    “Come home with me.


    Even her own husband isn’t worried.


    Why should you be so concerned as an outsider? Let’s leave!”


    Bet coldly shrugged off her hand.


    “If you want to leave, go ahead.


    I still have things to discuss.


    ”


    Joann’s face fell, her lips quivering as she struggled to speak, fearing Bet’s disregard.


    Her anxiety was so intense that tears welled up in her eyes.


    Matthew looked over at Joann and scoffed, saying, “Mr.


    Lowell, perhaps you should attend to your own family matters before meddling in others’.


    ”


    Joann, having harbored feelings for Bet for years, couldn’t tolerate any slight against him, even from Matthew.


    She retorted softly, “Bet is here out of concern for your family.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Mr.


    rk, yourck of gratitude is appalling! No wonder Ste is…”


    “Enough!”


    Both Matthew and Bet cut her off simultaneously.


    Joann stamped her foot, frustrated, believing she had said nothing out of Line.


    Matthew’s patience had evaporated,


    his face marked by irritation.


    His respect for the visitors had vanished.


    “WiLL you leave on your own, or must I call security?” Matthew red at them, his tone brimming with discontent.


    “Maybe you’ve given up on looking for Ste, but I won’t.


    I’ll find her myself,” Bet said with a dark face.


    Then, he spun around and left.


    Joann’splexion appeared unusually somber.


    She had spoken up for Bet, but her efforts went unappreciated.


    He didn’t nce her way, leaving her to confront Matthew alone.


    Bet’s indifference left Joann feeling deeply saddened.


    However, upon seeing the stern look on Matthew’s face, she restrained her discontent.


    Fear was all she felt.


    She had no option but to follow Bet.


    As Bet was about to close the car door, Joann instinctively reached out to stop him.


    Unfortunately, Bet moved quickly, causing Joann to be injured by the door.


    “Ouch!” Joann screamed in pain and pulled her hand back.


    Looking into Bet’s eyes, she saw nothing but impatience.


    He showed no remorse.


    Joann felt as if a cold wind had swept through her heart.


    She stared at Bet, the man she had loved for years, feeling both angry and wronged.


    “Bet! Do you realize what you are doing? Ste is Matthew’s wife.


    You shouldn’t be involved with her.


    I’m your fiancée.


    How can you treat me like this?”


    “You don’t need to remind me.


    I am aware of that.


    ”