He swallowed his anger.


    Joseph choked on his words. “I merely wish to reconcile with you. Pack your belongings and I’ll collect you in a day.”


    As a man, taking this step proved arduous for him.


    However… they had both made mistakes. He could forgive Vera and he believed she could forgive him as well.


    Just as they conversed. Roscoe approached their vicinity,


    Roscoe beseeched Rena to hold Vera securely and then he removed his cost, a sneer curling on his lips. “Joseph, didn’t you recently be a father? “You despicable scoundrel. What brings you here? Do you wish to be pummeled?”


    Joseph’s ire red upon seeing Roscoe.


    “He regarded Roscoe as a contemptible wretch. How dare Roscoey im to Vera… and make her pregnant…


    Both men were consumed by irrationality, on the verge of erupting into a brawl.


    A voice then interjected, “Today is about Robert’s wedding. You two must partake in the celebration, even if you harbor intentions ofpeting for a woman’s affection.”N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    It was Waylen who approached the scene.


    Waylen possessed astute perception. Observing Vera, who shielded her belly, and Joseph, who seethed with impulsiveness, Waylen surmised the situation.


    However, he chose to preserve Joseph’s dignity and refrain from speaking the truth outright.


    Hearing Waylen’s words, Roscoe rxed his grip, although his countenance darkened.


    Joseph took a step back, his gaze fixed upon Vera. He whispered in a gentle tone, “The child Aline carries does not belong to me.”


    The news struck like a lightning bolt.


    In the past, individuals within their social circle would have jested, iming that Joseph deserved such circumstances. But now… noughter escaped anyone’s lips, particrly Vera, whose face had drained of color.


    She understood that Joseph didn’t desire a divorce anymore.


    Joseph approached Vera, his handsome face flushed. He sobbed, “Vera, I may have been a wretched fool but I yearn to reconcile with you. I understand you don’t harbor affection for me… Yet, even if I squander my fortune, I refuse to let go of our bond.”


    Vera’s palm connected with a resounding p against Joseph’s cheek.


    Joseph’s eyes reddened. “We shared such a magnificent past, Vera. I cannot relinquish it.”


    Having uttered those words, he departed, his mind in a state of unprecedented bewilderment.


    Vera wept inconsbly.