My Pretty Sweetheart novel Chapter 656

Chloe's tears came flowing as she saw both of them rushing over as if a switch for the waterworks could just be turned on whenever she pleased.

"Josiah, I only brought Anne here for some desserts, but Miss Reid wouldn't let me touch her. She even hit me. This is outrageous!"

I pursed my lips as I looked at her, my anger yet to subside. "Chloe, if you like pretending so much, I don't mind slapping you again. You really think you're all that just because you're pregnant. If you like being a pain, I don't mind returning the favor."

Josiah frowned and looked at me. He said, "Let's talk about this later. There's no need to get physical."

His words were neutral, he wasn't choosing any sides. When he finished talking, he turned around to face Anne and asked, "Anne, would you still like to have anything else?"

Anne looked up at me, then looked towards the sobbing Chloe. She was an intelligent child. "She made Mommy angry. That's why Mommy hit her."

Josiah was slightly surprised, then smiled and nodded, "I know, I'm not blaming your Mommy."

Anne nodded, then handed over the sweet treat in her hand to Hendrix and said softly, "Mr. Roberts, let's go home. Mommy's upset."

Hendrix's eyes were fixed on me the entire time. Despite not saying a single word, his eyes were dark as he observed everything that unfolded.

It was obvious that Josiah wasn't that concerned about how emotional Chloe was. He was completely focused on Anne, trying to talk to her the entire time until we left the restaurant.

After bidding our goodbyes, we hopped into the car. Soon after, Anne fell asleep.

At the traffic light junction.

Hendrix reached out to hold my hand, asking, "Have you calmed down?"

Slightly taken aback, I shrugged and replied, "I did a long time ago."

He smiled. "So, what did Chloe say that made you angry?"

He looked at my hand wrapped in his as he asked gently, "Does it hurt?"

"I was the one who hit her. Why would it hurt for me?" I said as I retracted my hand from his. Recalling what Chloe said, I subconsciously cast a sidelong glance towards the lower part of Hendrix's body.

My gaze was too obvious. He squinted suspiciously, asking, "What's the matter?"