Chapter 40

"Grandmother, don't get angry for now, I... I will apologize to Melissa." There was a hint of resentment in Joseph dark eyes as he slowly walked to Melissa's side, gently patting her back. "Melissa, it's all my fault. Will you stop being angry now?" Joseph forced out a fake smile, increasing the force he was patting Melissa's back with, making it sting. "What did you do wrong?" Tearful, Melissa asked. She was intentionally making things difficult for him. "I should trust you. Is that enough?" Joseph maintained a calm face, gritting his teeth and whispering harshly. "Uh, you should believe in my character. That means you shouldn't prevent me from meeting my friends in the future." Melissa adhered to the principle of executing tasks thoroughly, otherwise it would all be a futile effort. "Joseph!" Grandma Julia reminded Joseph as she stared at his every move. Joseph managed to control his rage, putting on a calm front and saying "Alright, I promise you." "With that, I'll forgive you. It c