What Separates Me and You novel Chapter 336

Seth shifted his gaze to Lewis, a touch of mockery appearing on his lips. "I'm sure you know what I mean."

Lewis' eyes narrowed, the temperature surrounding them dropping a few degrees as well.

The longer he ceased to speak, the deeper Seth's smile turned. "Playing dumb, are you?" Then, he turned to walk toward the cemetery, talking as he did. "When it comes to shirking from your responsibilities, you, Lewis, are an expert."

Josephine listened in a perpetual state of confusion. As her eyes followed Seth's departing figure, she took the chance to glance at Lewis and signed, "Is he talking about me?"

"No." Lewis schooled his face into a blank mask before wiping the drool from her mouth with a tissue. "Don't work yourself up into a frenzy over nothing."

Josephine nodded. Her mouth was flooded with bitterness, having just thrown up a few moments earlier.

Lewis thoughtfully handed her a bottle of water, which she accepted gratefully. After taking a few sips, she followed him into the cemetery.

The one Seth brought them to seemed to have been there for quite some time now. Along with the sparsely placed tombstones, the place was filled with overgrown weeds. The lone cemented road they followed led them to a few more scattered graves, and before long, the pair spotted Seth standing in front of a whittled tombstone.

The sky was devoid of sunshine, the gloomy surroundings and wild forestry around them further accentuating the darker tones of his suit.

Undoubtedly, the atmosphere had a touch of eeriness to it, and Josephine gripped Lewis' hand tighter on instinct. The warmth flowing from his palm to hers calmed her slightly.

As long as he was here with her, everything would be fine.

When the two finally reached Seth, Josephine averted her gaze to the tombstone.

The photograph on it was that of a curly-haired woman in an elaborate gown with a serene smile.

Josephine stared at the photo for a long time, unable to recognize the woman. She then looked at the tombstone beside the woman's, finding a similar photograph but this time of a man in a suit, not unlike Seth's. His face, too, was softened by a gentle smile, his demeanor elegant and scholarly. Judging from his appearance, he appeared to be a refined and cultured man.

As if suddenly realizing something, Josephine turned to Seth.

The latter was watching her intently as well.

Their wordless gaze went on for a long while, though she couldn't seem to place what it was that flitted through his fathomless gaze. She discerned hints of disgust interspersed with hatred and even … disappointment.

"What? You can't recognize them?" Seth demanded.

Josephine shook her head. She perused the photographs once more, but the end result remained unchanged. She had no memory of ever knowing those people—not a single one of them.

Seth laughed coldly. "So you only recognize Lewis."

Josephine responded by wrapping her arms around Lewis.

The way Seth looked at her scared her immensely. The malice and ill will in his eyes gave her the premonition that something terrible was about to happen.

Just as Seth made a move to step forward, Lewis blocked his advance with a raised arm.

His gaze turned murderous.

"If you're here to pay your respects, then do it quickly. Don't just stand there spouting such ridiculous bullshit. You're wasting our time. She doesn't remember anyway, so why even ask?"

Seth returned his stare unblinkingly. "Don't you think you're the pot calling the kettle black? You said it yourself. She doesn't remember anything. You could hurt her as many times as you wish, and she wouldn't remember even a single instance of it. All she'd do is stick by your side 24/7. Of course, that makes you happy, doesn't it? So much that you could stand here and lecture me like you're above me when you are just as bad or, dare I say, worse!"

His mild rant turned even more agitated toward the end. "What right do you have to interfere in the matters between her and myself? Huh? Who do you think you are?"

Lewis watched his outburst calmly. It was rare to see him display such uncharacteristic behavior in front of him.

Because of his excessively violent tone, especially when it was targeted toward Lewis, Josephine stepped forward and pushed him roughly.

She didn't have much strength to begin with, but Seth staggered backward anyway. Most of it was due to shock, however, more than anything, for he hadn't anticipated that she would stand up for Lewis without question.