Chapter 13 Jealousy Flares Up
"Joyce opened her eyes and saw a familiar face. She held onto the man's shirt tightly, her voice weak as she said, ""Take me away from here.""
She didn't want Sebastian to see her in such a miserable state. She didn't want his pitiful gaze. She didn't want anything, just to leave as soon as possible.
Julian Knight looked at her nervously and asked, ""How can you go back like this? Let me take you to see a doctor.""
""No, Julian! I just donated blood, and my body is a bit weak. Just take me home,"" she replied.
Julian's gentle eyes showed a hint of distress. He bent down and carried Joyce in his arms, reassuring her softly, ""Don't be afraid, I'll take you away.""
When Sebastian chased after them, he saw Joyce being carried into a car by a man. The man's eyes were full of tenderness and pity for her. Sebastian clenched his fists in anger and watched the car drive out of his sight.
When Joyce woke up again, it was already the next morning. She hadn't eaten anything for a day and night, and her stomach felt empty. As she came out of the bedroom, a delicious smell of food greeted her. She looked towards the kitchen in surprise.
A tall figure was walking towards her. Julian was holding a bowl of porridge, wearing a pink apron around his waist, and smiling at her. ""I had the doctor check on you last night. She said you were seriously deficient in blood and needed to replenish it. I made some porridge for you. Come and have a taste.""
Joyce smiled, feeling a bit embarrassed. ""Julian, you've been so helpful. Let me treat you to a meal sometime.""
Both Joyce and Julian had been top students at the Law School of R University, with Julian being two years older. They were both proteges of the legal luminary, Harold Whitmore. Three years ago, Julian graduated with a master's degree and went abroad to spread his wings, while Joyce became Sebastian's secretary. They took different paths in their careers.
Julian smiled and said, ""Sure, our mentor has been wanting to see you too. Once you're feeling better, we'll invite him as well.""
Joyce rubbed her head and smiled awkwardly. ""He has always been so good to me. I feel a bit guilty for not following his path and I'm too embarrassed to face him.""
Joyce was Harold's most valued student. He had high expectations for her and once proclaimed that once she entered the legal field, she would make waves. However, after she graduated, she gave up her legal career and became a secretary to be with Sebastian. Harold felt aggrieved at her decision for a long time.
Julian gallantly pulled out a chair for her and said with a smile, ""Everyone has their own aspirations. Our mentor has never blamed you.""
A tinge of bitterness rose in Joyce's heart. She looked at Julian and asked, ""You've already become a renowned lawyer in Northern Europe, with an annual income exceeding tens of millions. Why did you suddenly decide to come back?""
Julian's eyes flickered with a hint of light, but it quickly disappeared. He spoke gently, ""I couldn't get used to the food there, so I came back."" He handed a spoon to Joyce and casually asked, ""What happened between you and him?""
Joyce forced a smile and replied, ""We broke up.""
Julian's intense gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds, but he quickly smiled casually and said, ""Don't worry. With me around, he won't dare to bully you.""
Julian reached out his large hand and gently patted Joyce's head, as if to comfort her. How could he not know how much she had suffered in this relationship? She had been crying in her sleep last night. Just as he was about to pull his hand back, the door to the room was pushed open.
Sebastian stood there, emanating a cold aura."
