Chapter 18

In the ward, Brandon was deep in thought, his expression heavy. "Anna, my mom's a bit hot-tempered. Just try to be patient with her. She has always liked Jessie, and she's taking it hard now that Jessie's gone." Anna clenched her fists but still managed a smile. "It's fine. Mrs. Kerr is an elder. I wouldn't hold it against her." Brandon felt a pang of guilt at how understanding Anna was. He still had feelings for Jessie, but deep down, he knew she no longer belonged to him. He had already hurt one woman. He wasn't going to hurt another. "Anna, let's get married once I'm discharged. Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility for you." That one sentence left Anna completely stunned. Brandon might want to marry her now, but she had no interest whatsoever. She didn't want to spend the rest of her life with a cripple. However, Anna didn't dare fall out with him so directly. She could only force a smile and say, "Brandon, you just got divorced. If we get married right now, it'll ruin