Chapter 1497Edwin saw Joanne's shocked expression and knew she had misunderstood him."Ahem..." Joanne sized him up strangely. "Mr. Atherton, you're really far-sighted. You even predicted that I would have my period at this time."Edwin turned his back to her with a hint of embarrassment on his face. "Why don't you go inside and put it on? Are you waiting for me to help you?""OK."Joanne went back to the bathroom, hesitating.She thought, "Should I put it on or not? It's still summer. I'm asking for trouble."In a day or two, she would find an excuse to go to the shooting base for training. Then, Edwin would not be able to control her. Thinking of this, Joanne quickly put on a maxi pad. When she came out, she deliberately held the wall, looking weak.Edwin frowned, bent down to pick her up, and walked toward the master bedroom.Joanne knew she couldn't break free, so she didn't bother to struggle. She bit her lip, pretending to be in pain.Edwin put Joanne back on the big b
Chapter 1498Joanne didn't say anything else. She pulled out a chair and sat down at the table. Seeing the bland look on Joanne's face, Edwin showed an upset look in his eyes. He too got seated gracefully across from her. "Did you sleep well last night?" Joanne rubbed her neck and replied, "Yes. Did you carry me to bed?" Edwin lifted his cup of milk. He unconsciously gripped the cup tighter. "Isn't the bed big enough? Why are you sleeping on the couch?" Joanne didn't change her face. She had already thought of an excuse. "I'm on my period. I didn't want to stain the sheet, and I had to go to the bathroom at night. I didn't want to wake you up." Jadyn overheard their conversation and wondered why Mrs. Atherton had slept on the couch last night. When Jaydyn went to their bedroom in the morning, Joanne was lying in bed in Edwin's arms. Jadyn smiled and said, "Mrs. Atherton, it doesn’t matter if the sheet gets stained. I can get it clean. If the stain can’t be cl
Chapter 1499Joanne shook her head and declined when Edwin suggested taking her shopping for clothes and shoes. "I have enough clothes and shoes to wear. There is no need to buy more."Edwin stifled the urge to confide in her and, ignoring her protests, yanked her into the car. "Drive to the central mall," he instructed the driver. "I need to buy some clothes for my wife."Joanne bristled at Edwin's blatant disregard for her opinion. Her eyes blazing with resentment, she glared at him.Edwin's gaze swept over her plain jacket and dark jeans. Her clothes were too common. Pursing his lips in disapproval, he said, "Your clothes are shabby and lack style."Joanne clenched her fists, retorting, "I didn't force you to look at me."Edwin's voice rang out in the car. "You're my wife now. If you lose face, so do I."…Joanne bit back a retort. "This is called frugality, and not everyone shares the values of the wealthy as you do.""Most of the clothes in your closet are worn once
Chapter 1500Joanne's face was devoid of emotion. "What are you trying to say?""Mr. Atherton's ex-wife is Joanne, and your name is Joanna. So, you know what I mean. He pays attention to you only because he sees you as a replacement for his ex-wife."Joanne sneered, "Allow me to correct you. He pays a lot of attention to me.""Joanna! Have you no shame? Mr. Atherton only sees you as a stand-in!""I'm a stand-in, yet you're jealous of me." Joanne wasn't one to back down, and her tone turned forceful. "Doesn't that mean that even a stand-in is better than you?""You're sharp-tongued, aren't you? No wonder Sharon lost to you."Disdain filled Noah's eyes as she dropped her pretense.She slowly approached Joanne and leaned in slightly. Her lips close to Joanne's ear, she sneered, "But now your opponent is me. Speaking of which, I should thank you for helping me get rid of that idiot."Over the past four years, Noah had used countless methods to drive Sharon away from Edwin.But Sh
Chapter 1501Because of their exceptionally good looks, they caught the attention of many passersby. Edwin‘s casual attitude immediately disappeared. With his face turning cold, he emitted an aura of aloofness that kept people at bay.Even from several meters away, Joanne felt as if the temperature had dropped by several degrees. She was just about to watch the scene as a bystander, but Edwin suddenly looked over in her direction. Before she could even avert her gaze, their eyes met.His cold gaze even made Joanne's breath stop for a few seconds.In the next instant, under the dubious gaze of onlookers, Edwin strode past the pretty girl and walked straight towards Joanne.Joanne suddenly became the center of everyone's attention.She subconsciously wanted to retrieve her mask and put it on, but before she could, Edwin had already reached her.His tall figure cast a faint shadow, completely enveloping her.Edwin stretched out to hold Joanne in his arms and whispered in her ear
Chapter 1502"Yes," Noah immediately added, "I met her in the bathroom just now, and I reminded her to stay away from Edwin, but she ridiculed me and even said proudly that Edwin was willing to spend money for her!" What Harry hated most was those women who deliberately approached Edwin, so his face quickly sank after he heard Noah's words. "Did she really say that?" "How dare I lie to you?" Noah pretended to say with certainty, "Not only that, but also she showed off to me that she didn't like Edwin and that it was Edwin who haunted her!" Harry had heard such words from Joanne and Jack, and now his face was filled with coldness. "She is so presumptuous!" "Mr. Atherton, calm down. Don't get so mad because of such a bitch..." Noah comforted softly, "I believe that Edwin is just deceived by Joanna temporarily. He will not really fall in love with her." "It will go worse if he falls in love with her," Harry sneered and said viciously, "Joanna will join the crew of Story in Rosch in
Chapter 1503"I have no choice." Joanne was so sad and angry. She urged Ada to take Tail back to Mourpa.Tail pouted, aggrieved. "Mama, do you not like me anymore?""Yes...""Do you find me annoying?""Of course not...""Then why are you driving me away? Humph! I'm going to stay and protect you," Tail said in a tender but determined voice.Joanne was vexed, and she could only convince herself to accept this fact.When she came out of the fitting room gloomily, Edwin could see something was wrong with her at a glance. He found that she had not changed her clothes yet. And the dress she brought into the fitting room disappeared."Didn't you say you liked that dress?"Joanne panicked and put her phone back into her pocket, smiling, "I found that I've gained weight and have some love handles. That dress is tight. I don't look good in it, so I changed back into my own clothes."The clerks' mouths twitched.They thought, 'What? She has a very good figure!'It was a lame excuse.
Chapter 1504Edwin heard a noise and turned his head.Joanne slept "deeply". Even though her head bumped into the window, she only frowned slightly.It seemed that she was really exhausted."Drive a little slower," Edwin instructed the driver.The driver saw Edwin staring unblinkingly at Joanne in the rearview mirror. He had never seen Edwin so tender."Yes, Master Edwin."The temperature in the car was a little low, so Edwin took off his suit jacket, gently draped it over Joanne, and took her into his arms.Joanne's delicate eyelashes fluttered as she fell onto his chest.The tip of her nose rubbed against Edwin's firm chest and slid down. Finally, she lay down on his lap.Edwin's eyes swept over her slightly trembling eyelashes. He reached out and brushed her bangs. His long fingertips stopped at her fair cheeks as he said in a low voice with expectations, "I waited four years for you. Joanne, you can't escape."In the silent car, his murmurs were clear.Not only did Joan