Chapter 439
"Joey, I too had a grandma. I only regretted not spending more time with her after she was gone. Family bonds run deep; they're difficult to sever. For you, I can strive to be forgiving and tolerant, as long as it brings you happiness," Cassie declared earnestly, her gaze locked with his.
Joseph was touched.
Emotions buried deep within him surged forth like a volcanic eruption.
He lowered his head and kissed her passionately, "I'm sorry, sweetheart."
He felt a pang of guilt for her discomfort. Despite being disfigured by the Hernandez family, she remained steadfastly by his side during his darkest hours.
But she didn't need to endure such hardship. He vowed to settle scores with each individual responsible for her suffering, Celeste included.
"One day, I swear, I'll find someone to restore your face. I love you, and that will never change. Not in this lifetime or the next."
Cassie closed her eyes, a profound sense of peace and strength enveloping her. It didn't matter that her face was scarred; as long as he didn't mind, nothing else mattered.
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The following day, Cassie left for work.
Walter arrived with a few nurses, his expression slightly perplexed. "Joseph, these are the caregivers sent from the clinic."
Joseph looked up from his book.
His illness wasn't something that could be cured overnight, and Cassie had her job. She couldn't be by his side constantly. Having professional caregivers from the mental health clinic at home was a sensible precaution.
However, as his gaze fell upon a particularly innocent face among them, he was momentarily lost in thought.
But quickly, his gaze regained its usual intensity. "What's your name?"
The girl, momentarily transfixed by Joseph's gaze, stammered before quickly murmuring, "My name's Joyce Ray."
"Ray?" Joseph frowned, "Any relation to Megan Ray?"
"She's my cousin," Joyce Ray blinked, looking at him curiously. "You know Megan?"
Without uttering a word, Joseph internally sighed. More than just know her.
"You're a Ray, after all. Why work as a nurse? It's a demanding job," he queried.
"The Ray family isn't as prosperous as it once was, but we're managing, we have food and clothing," Joyce Ray responded with a bright smile. "My career choice is likely influenced by Megan. We were close as children, but then she was institutionalized. I felt sympathy for her. I aspired to become a mental health doctor, but I didn't get into medical school. I plan to try again."
Joseph was lost in thought for a moment until Walter prompted him, "Joseph, who will you be retaining?"
"Let's keep Joyce Ray," Joseph picked up his book again.
Joyce beamed, "Thank you, Joseph. I promise I'll do my utmost to aid your recovery."
Walter looked puzzled.
After Joyce Ray had left to gather her belongings, Joseph issued a command: "Investigate this Joyce Ray."
"You suspect something...?" Walter began.
"Just a precaution."
Within hours, Walter returned with information: "Joyce Ray is indeed Ms. Megan's cousin. She studied abroad and returned this year. After the death of Megan's mother, the Ray family has been struggling under the pressure of the Zenith Family. Joyce hasn't had an easy time at the hospital either, often dealing with aggressive and difficult patients. However, she is known for her patience and resilience."
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