My Sweetheart novel Chapter 226

“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.