The only thing he saw in a woman crying was distraction and annoyance.
He decided to get engaged to Charlotte simply because he wanted to take his responsibility.
However, when he saw Joyce shedding tears silently in front of him, the scene deeply shocked him and deeply touched him.
He was obviously slapped, but he did not get angry at all.
He even wanted to say something to comfort her, but with his pride, he simply could not allow himself to say any words of apology.
His eyebrows furrowed. Without saying a word, he straightened his clothes, buttoned his shirt, fastened his belt and re-tied his tie. Except for some creases in his expensive shirt, it was as if what had just happened had never happened.
He raised his wrist to check his watch. He frowned slightly. It was after 11:30. Damn, the engagement ceremony downstairs must have been postponed, and everyone was waiting for him.
He looked at his phone again. He had turned the silent mode because he had a headache and didn't want to be disturbed.
Sure enough, there were hundreds of missed calls on his phone, and countless messages, all asking where he was and urging him to come back.
He frowned deeply and sent a quick message back to Jacqueline, "Wait another ten minutes."
And by this time, Joyce had already put on her own clothes.
Tears were still on her face, and her red, swollen lips trembled slightly.
He glanced over, pulled out some napkins, and reached out to wipe her tears for her.
As if frightened, she cowered back as if he was some beast that would strike her again.
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