Does she not trust me at all?
Stanley's expression suddenly shifted, becoming as dark as thunder. His voice, when he
spoke, was filled with a menacing edge. “So, are you saying that you will do whatever I
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtask of you, as long as I promise to leave your father alone?”
Joyce's heart lurched as she experienced a feeling of dread.
However, she didn't regret saying that, as she had to save her father.
Jonathan panicked and immediately hollered, “Joyce, don't listen to him! No matter what
he asks for, don't agree to it!”
Joyce turned over her shoulder and gave him a tremulous smile before turning back to
Stanley.
Jonathan stomped his foot anxiously. “Come back, Joyce. We don't need to stoop so low as
to plead with him. I am ready to face the consequences of my actions even if it means
going to jail. I won't let you suffer on my account!”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe stepped forward to pull her back.
However, Joyce avoided him and took a deep breath. “Yes, as long as you agree to spare
my dad, I'll do anything you ask!” she said to Stanley firmly.
Instead of delight, Stanley felt a surge of anger and rage building up inside of him.