Chapter 1769: I''M Jealous
Chapter 1769: I''m Jealous
"Okay." Joyce didn''t refuse.
She naturally understood that their current actions were aimed at Christian''s beloved sister, Athena.
Not only was she his sister, but also the person Christian loved. His mood must not be good at the
moment.
With Christian''s shrewdness, he must have already noticed some clues. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have
actively sought her out, dismissed everyone else, and brought her here.
"Do you like drinking green tea?" Joyce pointed to the tea leaves ced in front of Christian. "It''s hard
to imagine since green tea has a lighter taste."
Christian sat across from Joyce, rinsed the teapot, and poured boiling water over the tea leaves. The
emerald green leaves rolled and unfurled in the boiling water, looking fresh and vibrant.
"Actually, I didn''t drink tea before, especially not green tea. I picked up this habit from Athena."
Christian poured a cup of tea for Joyce and pushed it gently towards her.
Joyce was surprised that the topic quickly shifted to Athena. She had brought up green tea
unintentionally.
"Hehe, many people from the Rohomes family like drinking green tea. It''s not surprising." Joyce
continued the conversation.
She picked up the cup in front of her. The tea was hot, so she sipped it carefully. When the tea cooled
slightly, she drank it all in one gulp.
"The tea is indeed good. It''s a pity that I don''t have the mood for it. I don''t like drinking tea." Joyce
spoke calmly. "Some people im to like drinking tea, but they don''t truly appreciate it. They only use it
as a way to disy a serene and leisurely image. Such people often act more ruthlessly. It''s like many
people who worship Buddha, but how many of them truly have Buddha in their hearts? It''s just a result
of umting sins and wealth, feeling unworthy of their virtues, and unable to find peace in their
hearts. That''s all."
Christian paused, raising his gaze to Joyce''s eyes, a touch of depth appearing in his own.
He put down the teacup in his hand.
She was right; he wasn''t a tea drinker either. He sought peace of mind. Athena wasn''t either. Tea was
just a tool for Athena to conceal her true nature, making it difficult for people to see through her, to
understand her intentions.
"You''re more perceptive than before," Christian smiled slightly, his gaze showing admiration.
"Hehe, even if I had experienced death, I still wouldn''t be able to see through everything. I can only say
that my attachments run deep." Joyce remainedposed. Her beautiful face, framed by the scenery
outside the window, appeared tranquil and serene.
Christian''s eyes dimmed.
Someone who had experienced death but still couldn''t let go of their attachments naturally referred to
Athena.
He sighed.
"I already know about Alisha''s situation. I''m sorry I didn''t discover that someone had tampered with
Alisha back then; otherwise, we wouldn''t be facing this disaster. It''s my responsibility. I apologize."
"You''re my benefactor, there''s no need for you to apologize." Joyce looked deeply into Christian''s eyes.
"You know, I''ve always been grateful to you. I have no way to repay you. I can''t fulfill what I owe you.
You don''t owe me anything."
After a pause, Joyce continued, "Let me make it clear. Athena abducted Alisha and imnted an
explosive device in her body. I know you''ve liked Athena for many years, and I don''t want to be your
enemy. But I can''t give up on my daughter. I''m determined to deal with Athena. I don''t expect you to
understand me, and I won''t ask for your help. I just hope that you can remain neutral and observe from
the sidelines. I will give you an exnation afterwards."
Christian suddenly stood up. "Actually, I..."
He wanted to say that he had already let go of his infatuation with Athena. Since he found out about
Alisha''s situation, thest string in his heart hadpletely snapped. The Athena he remembered from
his memories was not the same as the Athena now.
He remembered the day he took Alisha from Luther''s embrace, feeling her soft and warm body, so
small and real. It filled him with immense excitement.
He had thought that Alisha was already dead, but she was still alive. This news was too shocking for
him.
What could be happier than this?
He had treated Anderson and Alisha as his own children.
"I didn''t expect you already knew. I thought he hadn''t told you," Christian sat back down, calming his
emotions.
Joyce shook her head. "He didn''t tell me. I figured it out myself. He didn''t want me to worry or be hurt.
Before the situation has a good ending, he prefers to keep me in the dark."
"You understand him well," Christian raised an eyebrow. His gaze fell on Joyce''s slightly swollen belly.
In fact, he had noticed it earlier. It wasn''t very noticeable thest time he saw her, but now it couldn''t be
concealed.
"You''re pregnant?" he asked.
Joyce lowered her head, gently looking at her belly.
"Mhmm." She smiled as she looked up. "I don''t know whose genes they inherited, but it''s twin boys."
Christian was momentarily stunned. Heughed. "I''m jealous, really."
"I will help you with Alisha''s situation," Christian suddenly turned serious. He pulled out a piece of
paper from under the tea table and handed it to Joyce. "I know you''re looking for the hidden location of
the detonator. These are three ces I know of. You need to eliminate them. Some ces are beyond
my current influence. Although I''ve severed ties with her, I don''t want to get involved personally, but you
don''t have to worry about me."
Excitement shed in Joyce''s beautiful eyes. She didn''t even have to ask; she had already obtained
what she wanted.
Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
With three specific locations rified, their workload would be greatly reduced, and their time
shortened.
"Thank you, Christian." She took the paper from Christian''s hand.
Although Christian had just said that he had severed ties with Athena, she still made a solemn promise.
"Christian, no matter how Athena retaliates, I promise I won''t harm her in the slightest. Your family
affairs, I won''t interfere. I know you must want to resolve things between you and her personally. Once
we rescue Alisha, I will also find out the truth about what happened ten years ago and give you an
exnation."
Christian nodded. "Okay."