Chapter 75

Joanne instantly broke into a springlike smile. "Such a beautiful young lady. How could she possibly have anything to apologize for? Clearly, that bastard Shawn exaggerated the whole thing." Derrick didn't bat an eye, his expression calm as ever. Melanie stared in shock. Was… was Joanne a sucker for looks? She kept complimenting her appearance. Joanne gave Derrick a teasing look. "Are you taking her side just because she's pretty? Did she get under your skin?" "The contract says that as my caretaker, if anything happens to her during work, I'm responsible. She was nearly assaulted by Shawn. Do you think I'd just turn a blind eye to that?" Derrick's tone was icy. "The fact I didn't cripple him completely was me being merciful." Joanne waved her hand. "What you do is your business. I've said what I needed to say. Anyway, Thanksgiving's coming up. You can explain yourself to your parents then." "Pretty lady, what's your name? How old are you?" Joanne ignored Derrick now, her gaze