Chapter 499

"Joey, about what happened back then..."

"Don't tell me what's done is done!" Joey's voice rose, her emotions flaring as she turned to glare resentfully at Stephen.

"Why does she always interrupt at the crucial moment?" Wendy muttered quietly, crossing her arms.

From Stephen and Joey's reactions, it was clear that past events had deeply affected them both. Wendy felt a strong curiosity, as if a cat were clawing inside her. She was itching to rush over and demand the details of their past.

"Joey..." Stephen tried again.

"If you want to make amends, don't bring up irrelevant things," Joey said forcefully. "I'm tired. Let's go back to my room."

Stephen stood still, not moving.

Joey, certain he would give in, didn't push further.

After a few minutes, Stephen composed himself and turned the wheelchair around, immediately spotting Wendy and me standing nearby.

Joey's face suddenly changed. "How long have you been here?"

"I can't remember exactly when we arrived," Wendy said, "but I