When Love Breaks (Josephine) novel Chapter 9

When Nadine appeared, a trace of panic flashed across Zayn's face.

He signaled Shawn with his eyes. Shawn quickly went over to take the phone from Nadine and firmly closed the door, leaving her outside.

Shawn handed the phone to Zayn and explained to Josephine, "Mr. Forbes left his phone at the office, so I asked Ms. Sommers to bring it over."

"I see."

Josephine suddenly felt exhausted.

She had never been good at dealing with hypocritical people, especially when it came to familiar hypocrites.

"Zayn, if there's nothing else. I'll leave now."

"Josephine."

Zayn grabbed her wrist, his voice gentle.

"Don't overthink things. You know better than anyone how I feel about you."

He took long strides to the desk, picked up the desserts, and stuffed it into her hands.

"I bought these especially for you. Take them home and eat them. I'll finish work early tonight and come home to keep you company. Be good, alright?"

He leaned down to kiss her, but she dodged him.

"The box of sandwiches was supposed to contain eight pieces, but there were only five left."

The air turned silent for a moment. Zayn sighed softly, "Josephine, are you still mad at me?"

Josephine smiled faintly. "I'm not mad anymore."

Hearing this, Zayn let out a long breath and gently stroked her hair. "I knew it, you've always been so understanding. Marrying you is the best decision I have ever made."

He turned to Shawn. "Take her home."

"Yes."

Josephine didn't refuse and followed Shawn downstairs.

She didn't say a word along the way. Shawn was also feeling guilty so he decided to remain silent.

When they reached the parking lot entrance, Shawn was about to walk further in but Josephine stopped in her tracks.

He turned back in surprise. "Mrs. Forbes?"

Looking at him, she couldn't help but recall a young college student crying in the Forbes Group corridors three years ago.

Rejected heartlessly by the HR, he hung his head and cried like a child while clutching his shirt hem.

She had helped him and he had cried in front of her.

Like a vow, he said, "No matter what you ask of me in the future, I will do whatever I can, even if it means losing my life."

She had smiled at it and thought nothing of it.

It turned out she should never have taken it seriously.

"Shawn, doesn't deceiving me make you feel a little guilty?"

Shawn trembled. "Mrs. Forbes, I… I just didn't want you and Mr. Forbes to argue. Mr. Forbes loves you so much. Please forgive him. He was just busy with work. It's also tiring for him."

Josephine suddenly laughed.

If her actors could deliver such a sincere and natural performance, how wonderful would that be?

"You can leave, I will go on my own."

"No!"

Before she arrived, Zayn had specifically instructed him to escort Josephine home to avoid her wandering around again.

He quickly chased after her.

"Mrs. Forbes, you can't go alone!"

Just as he caught up to Josephine, she stopped and spoke calmly with her back to him, "Shawn, when I came to the hospital, I ran into Nadine in the lobby."

Shawn's face turned pale, "What… What a coincidence…"

Josephine turned around and stared at him for a solid three minutes. Yet, he said nothing.

That was his last chance.

And he missed it.

"I am leaving, Shawn, I wish you a bright future."

With that, she walked straight to the hospital entrance.