Chapter 785

Nydia approached us with worry in her eyes. She turned to Joanna and said, "Joanna, your grandpa is just in a bad mood today. Please don't take it personally." Joanna shook her head to show she wasn't upset. Nydia then turned to me, her voice sounding almost like she was pleading. "Joshua, I know you and Joanna are very close. My father was out of line today, and I hope you won't hold it against him." I sighed, looking at Nydia with a sense of helplessness. "Ms. Holmes, I won't let Joanna be forced into any marriage alliance with anyone." Hearing this, Nydia sighed in resignation. She understood that Glen had indeed overstepped today. "Let's leave it for now. I'll try to talk some sense into my father." I nodded and took Joanna's hand, leading her toward a nearby cab. Once inside, Joanna turned to me, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Joshua, thank you for what you did earlier," she said. "If you hadn't stepped in, I might not have escaped so easily today." I squeezed her hand