Chapter 621

Back then, Joseph had harbored such resentment, believing Harold only favored Samantha because she had charmed him with flattering words. He never considered that Harold might truly care for her. After their divorce, Harold still invited Samantha to something as important as the Lynch family's annual banquet. Joseph had to admit how wrong he had been. He lowered his head. Each breath he took was filled with pain. Soon, he could hardly breathe. Erica stood coldly at his side. Perhaps sensing the upheaval in his heart, she stood on tiptoe and glanced around the crowd. After spotting a familiar figure, she smiled. "Don't get too emotional yet. Xander is here too. Maybe Samantha brought him along so you wouldn't have a chance to get her alone. Let's go join them." Erica's words dragged Joseph back from his memories. His eyes cleared from their haze, and he quickly hid all the emotions he should not have. He returned to being the aloof, distant Joseph everyone knew. Without a word, he