What Separates Me and You novel Chapter 457

Josephine recalled Lewis' past actions. Whether it was then or now, she had no dignity whatsoever before him. He treated her like a pet, or a toy, even. She never received respect befitting of a human being.

Feeling intensely humiliated, Josephine felt like crying. She closed her eyes, and tears trickled down her cheeks.

Lewis halted, and silence ensued. A warm hand caressed her cheek. "What's wrong?"

Josephine refused to speak with him and buried her face in the pillow. Resentment and gloom swamped her. Her shoulders trembled as she held in her sobs.

Lewis stared at her for several moments and sighed. He promptly sat upright. "Sorry."

With that, he got out of bed, and then she heard the bedroom door closing.

Josephine clutched the pillow. The desire to leave this place had never been stronger. She wanted nothing more than to grow wings and leave this place behind.

Lewis never returned after that. Within two hours, dawn broke. Josephine didn't sleep. She heard birds chirping and sat up in bed, frustrated.

She went downstairs. Mrs. Larson was preparing breakfast and was surprised to see Josephine. "Madam, you're awake so early today."

Josephine had given up trying to correct how Mrs. Larson should address her. Her gaze swept across the living room. She didn't see Lewis.

Mrs. Larson seemed to figure out who she was looking for. She explained, "Mr. Alvarez had left early this morning.

Josephine pursed her lips and said nothing.

Mrs. Larson waited on her. "Breakfast is ready, madam. Why don't you have some?"

Josephine went to the dining hall. She stared at the dishes on the table but had no appetite.

But upon seeing the herbal concoction, she took half a bowl of oatmeal to fill her stomach. It would be agonizing if she took the concoction on an empty stomach.

Mrs. Larson was relieved to see her obediently taking her breakfast and the concoction. Her lips curled into a kind smile.

This time, Lewis never returned for three days.

Josephine didn't go anywhere besides visiting Avery in the hospital. The bodyguards would stop her from visiting Quintin when she expressed her intention.

Avery was still unconscious, and Tyler got her two nurses. Josephine always left after keeping her company for half an hour.

She spent the rest of her day watching television. Everything was back to square one. She was reliving her life when Lewis neglected her, and she was constantly alone at home.

The only difference was she used to wish for him to come home, but now, she hoped he would stay out.

The television broadcasted the news, which was still about Oberon's case.

For the likes of Lewis, they could always make a big deal out of murder cases like these if they wanted to. Likewise, they could easily simmer it down if it was in their favor.

It was the same as the incident Lewis encountered previously. Someone made him the center of attention, and netizens were only too glad to condemn him.

After he cleared his name and proved his innocence, his popularity increased instead of dropping. He didn't have a personal social media account. So, tens of millions of followers flocked to the company's official account under his name.

She remembered a joke Avery had told her when they were chatting. With his popularity, even if Lewis went bankrupt one day, he could effortlessly earn a living by starting an online business.

Lewis and Kiran blamed Oberon's death on Milo. So the final version of the news reported a disagreement between Milo and Oberon that eventually led to the forging of the fake will.

It had only been several days since the incident had blown over, but now Oberon's wife was causing a scene.

She wanted to seek justice for her husband. Every day, she would post a video online and get reporters to help her generate media exposure. Therefore, fingers were now pointed at Kiran.

Kiran hadn't been to work these few days. On this day, he suddenly appeared at the company and headed straight for Lewis' office.