Only then did Joseph feel appeased, a slightly smug expression even surfacing on his face.

As they parted, Judy reminded him again, “We still don’t know what Aurora’s situation is. You need to move faster. If she wakes up later, it’ll already be too late.”

Hearing her reminder, Joseph could only nod. “Don’t worry, Judy. I’ve taken everything you said to heart.”

Looking at Judy’s serious expression, he found himself a little puzzled. Why did she seem even more invested than he was? If he remembered correctly, Aurora had been the one who sent him to jail twice.

But now, it looked like Judy was even more concerned about this than he was. He couldn’t quite make sense of it. He had wanted to ask, but when he caught the flash of hatred in Judy’s eyes, he decided to keep quiet. Maybe she still resented Aurora for what she had done to him before?

That thought warmed Joseph’s heart. He pulled Judy close by the waist, feeling reassured. He kissed her on the forehead, touched by her concern. “Judy, don’t worry. I won’t let you down. I’ll work hard. As for Walton Corporation, don’t worry about that either. I’ll take care of everything one by one.” Joseph sounded a little guilty. “Sorry for making you worry about me.”

Judy was confused, her eyes showing her puzzlement. What did Joseph mean by that? Why did his words make no sense to her? What was he apologizing for? Shouldn’t he be saying that to himself? And even if he felt sorry, what did that have to do with her?

She just thought that Joseph made everything way more difficult than it needed to be. That was all. As for everything she had said to Joseph, it was really just to push him to deal with Aurora as soon as possible. Beyond that, she didn’t seem to care much about him. But seeing Joseph so deeply moved by his own imagination, Judy didn't bother to say more. After all, it was all in his head–his own assumptions, nothing to do with her. Whatever happened, it had nothing to do with her. She was simply doing what she was supposed to do. Nothing more, nothing less.

Judy followed his lead and added, “Joseph, I’m really glad you understand me. Don’t worry, I’ll always be your strongest support. No matter what happens, I won’t leave you.”

Hearing that, Joseph grew even more emotional. The way he’d treated Judy in the past made him feel even more guilty now. “I’m sorry for everything I put you through.”

Judy was startled. She looked up and saw the sadness and remorse in his eyes and couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath. Was Joseph actually serious about that apology? Did he really feel guilty toward her? Judy still had trouble believing it. After all, he had always been a textbook chauvinist. And now, he almost seemed like someone she didn’t even recognize. She could only offer a gentle reassurance. “It’s alright. As long as we’re together, that’s already the best time of my life. As for everything else, don’t push yourself too hard.” Because she could earn the rest all back on her own.