Wrong marriage and sweet love (Joyce and Luther) novel Chapter 1715

Chapter 1715: Believe

Luther nodded.

He gently stroked Alisha, who was sleeping peacefully in his arms. He was about to get up when Alisha's hands tightly grasped him.

He sighed helplessly. "Taking care of her day and night these past few days has made her cling to me even more. Jamie, I won't see you off. They will still blindfold you and take you back. After you return, you must keep everything that happens here a secret."

"Mr. Warner, don't worry, I understand," Jamie promised.

Luther snapped his fingers, and the black-clad person who had been guarding outside walked in.

"Mr. Warner, what are your orders?" Under Athena's command, the black-clad person showed great respect towards Luther.

"Escort Dr. Jamie back," Luther waved his hand.

"Yes." The black-clad person led Jamie away.

Before Jamie left, he bowed slightly to Luther and then respectfully turned and left.

After everyone had left.

Luther half-leaned on the sofa, holding Alisha closer to him, her small head nestled tightly against his chest. As if feeling safe, Alisha finally released her grip on his hand and let it naturally fall to the side.

Her eyelashes trembled lightly, her small lips slightly parted, and her soft body rose and fell with each breath.

He gently caressed her, his long fingers outlining her small features.

It was evident that Alisha lacked love and a sense of security.

Throughout her illness, she had clung to him, unwilling to let go. She was particularly sensitive, instantly sensing when he was away and grabbing him to stop him. She was also very careful, afraid that he would be unhappy or reject her.

Thinking of this, Luther held Alisha even tighter. Damn Athena, what kind of psychological pressure had she put on Alisha to make her, who had just begun to experience the outside world, become so pitiful?

He wanted to tear Athena apart, but he couldn't harm Alisha.

At least for now, Alisha still believed that Athena was her mother, relying on and trusting her. He first had to find a way to sever this close relationship. That's why he had been staying by Alisha's side.

These past few days, Athena had tried various ways to get close to him, but he had rejected her. Jamie had given him test strips, and he would test any food or drink Athena gave him to make sure it was safe before consuming it.

Athena had gone out early in the morning, and he didn't know what she was doing.

It definitely wasn't a good thing, perhaps related to the photos that had come out earlier of him and Athena being captured.

He sat on the sofa, repeatedly pinching his jaw. The pain that arose reminded him to stay alert.

Joyce had probably also seen the news by now. What would she think?

The last thing he wanted to do was to hurt her again, but for Alisha's safety, he had no choice.

These past few days, he hadn't called her or sent her any messages. Besides knowing that his actions were being monitored, he didn't have the face to contact her.

His promises had been easily broken, and he blamed himself deeply.

Joyce would be heartbroken when she found out. He couldn't bear to think about it. The more he thought about it, the more he felt as if every breath was like inhaling a sharp blade, piercing his heart. The pain spread infinitely.

After a moment, the black-clad person he had sent to the Warner residence returned.

The black-clad person stepped forward. "Mr. Warner, the items you requested have been retrieved. Please check to see if everything is there."

"Mm, put them in Alisha's room. I'll check later," Luther replied coldly.