It was after meeting him that she finally understood what it felt like to truly like someone.
She realized that her feelings for David Benington were not genuine affection.
She just thought David was in good condition and suitable to be her husband.
Annie Lawrence didn't hide the joy and excitement in her eyes, let go of the hand holding Rose Liall, and greeted Mr. Brandon: "Sir, we meet again. Do you remember me? We met last time at the school parking lot. I am... "
Before she could finish introducing herself, she saw the distinguished and prominent man walk straight to Joanna Lawrence, gently touching her face, then asking in a cold and dangerous tone that sent shivers down the spine: "You've been hit? Who did it?"
Joanna stared blankly at the man who had approached her, her eyes wide with surprise: "You, how did you get here?"
When Ashton Heath's hand touched the beaten side of her face, she winced in pain.
