Chapter 802

Joseph nodded gravely. "Yes, really. Just as long as you are willing to forgive me." When she heard his reply, Samantha crossed her arms and regarded him leisurely. She said slowly, "Then, for now, until I say otherwise, can you control yourself and not touch me? If you can do that, I will forgive you." Samantha looked calm, but her heart was beating so hard that her palms were sweaty. She had no idea if Joseph would agree to this unreasonable request. Judging from his behavior earlier in the afternoon, he clearly wanted to be close to her. Yet, he stopped himself in the end. Just as Samantha was lost in thought, Joseph's voice sounded in her ear. "Actually, I had no plans to be intimate with you during this time. Until I earn your forgiveness, I intend to respect your wishes. I will wait until you accept me." His voice was low and steady. It did not sound like a lie. Samantha knew a man of his status and personality would not stoop to falsehood. A flicker of surprise passed acro