437 Being Biased.
It was quiet for a moment.
Charlie turned to look at Isabella, his old and turbid eyes showing a trace of exhaustion. âIsabella, I have planned to let you get familiar with family members, only to have you embarrassed. You now accompany Joseph back to your room. Grandpa will explain it to you in spare time.â
âYes, grandfather.â
Isabella calmed herself down and immediately stood up. She pulled Joseph, âJoseph, letâs go back to our room.â
Joseph glared at Isabella fiercely, âGo back to the room. Why should I go back to the room? Canât you see that Iâm supporting you?â
Then, he leaned close to Isabella and whispered, âIsabella, how much can you endure? How much do you hide from me?â
âJoseph! Go back to your room immediately!â Charlie slammed his cane and roared.
Joseph pursed his lips and turned to go upstairs. Isabella paused and hurriedly followed.
At the table.
.....
Charlie looked at Michael. Michael was unconvinced and said, âFather, arenât you being too biased? Although Joseph is your biological grandson, Andrew and Andy are also your biological grandson. I am your biological son! Joseph was so rude in front of the elders and younger brothers. How could you also pamper him?â
The sound of a slap in the face.
Before Michael could finish his words, Charlie slapped him to the side of the dining table, causing the wine cups and plates to fall to the ground.
Melany cried out in alarm. Andrew and Andy hurriedly stepped forward to support him. Charlie looked dignified and cold as he said, âYou still know that you are an elder. Did I ever say that no one is allowed to mention his motherâs death in front of Joseph? Do you know that you hurt Joseph deeply?â
Michael covered his face with a malicious look. Melany cried and wiped Michaelâs blood from the corner of his mouth, âFather! Even so, you canât hit Michael. He is your biological son!â
âShut up!â
Charlie shouted directly, âMelany! Todayâs dispute started from you. Michael was beaten for you. As a husband, he should pay for not teaching you well! If you are rude again, donât appear in front of me again!â
âWhy are we always called the rude ones?â
Melany cried and said, âFather is too biased. When Harvey was alive, you sided with him, then with Sister-in-law. Now that they are all dead, and you are siding with their son, why are we inferior to them? Why are Andrew and Andy inferior to Joseph? Why do all the good things belong to them? Why did you chase our family out of Peace City? Just because sister-in-law argued with us before she died? But she didnât die because of our fault. She could only blame herself for carelessness. Didnât you also say that? It was because you had gone too far when you were young that you received retribution. You children died except Michael. Why not cherish your only son alive?â
Melany! You!â
Charlieâs body swayed, and William immediately stepped forward to support him. He called out, âQuickly, call Doctor Morris!â
âYes!â
Michael was stunned, and he anxiously stepped forward. âFather, are you all right?â
âIf there is nothing else, please go back.â
âMaster Wilson has worked hard for several days in order to welcome you back. He must be tired.â William frowned and directly ordered representing Charlie.
Andrew stepped forward silently. He wrapped a handkerchief with a bit of ice and pressed it against Charlieâs forehead. He said lightly, âGrandpa is so anxious that you suffer from pain. Donât think too much.â
He then glanced at Michael and said, âFather, letâs go. Donât make Grandfather angry anymore.â
Michael still wanted to say something, but Andy came up and hugged him. Michael directly dragged him to the door and said with a smile, âLetâs go, Daddy. Letâs have dinner next time. Iâll take you to a fun place! Peace City has changed a lot!â
Michael looked at William and frowned. âUncle William, take good care of my father. Call me if you need anything.â
William immediately bowed in respect. âGood bye, Mr. Michael.â
...
Seeing Michaelâs families off, Isabella, who stood at the corner of the stairs and heard everything clearly, returned to her room.
Joseph sat on the single sofa and looked down as he rested one hand on his forehead angrily.
âJoseph.â
Isabella thought about it and said, âMichael and his family left. If you feel tired, rest early.â
Joseph didnât say anything and didnât move.
Isabella thought for a moment, then walked forward and squatted in front of Joseph to unbutton his suit. She said thoughtfully, âIf you donât want to move, Iâll help you.â
Not only did Joseph not appreciate her kindness, he suddenly reached out and pinched Isabellaâs chin, looking down at her with a sharp gaze.
Isabella trembled slightly. She felt that Josephâs anger hadnât subsided yet, so she said softly, âDear...â
âDarling, tell me.â
Joseph pinched Isabellaâs lips with the other hand. He expressionlessly interrupted Isabella, âWhen I applied the lipstick for you just now, I noticed the small wound on your lips! Was it bitten by a dog?â
Isabella narrowed her eyes.
âWhy did you secretly meet Cedric today?â
Joseph pinched Isabellaâs face tightly. Not only did the madness not dissipate, it became even more obvious, âWhy did you lie to me, why did you kiss him, why didnât you let me be intimate with you.â
Isabella clenched her fists and settled down. She smiled generously, âAndy said that he only saw a girl who looked similar to me. Why did you take it seriously? You know that Cedric likes me. Itâs normal for the girl he likes to look like me now.â
âIsabella, you are still lying!â
Josephâs eyes suddenly turned sharp, âDo you think I am a fool?â I have known you for more than a month, and your expression at that moment has already explained everything! How many lies did you make, and how many things have you done hiding from me? We are obviously going to get married and you are still meeting other man! I just left for a day because of work, but you couldnât wait to see Cedric. How do you like him? Why do you linger between two men?â
When Isabella heard Joseph say âleave because of work for a dayâ, the scene of him covering Stellaâs stomach with a coat suddenly appeared in her mind. She instantly became agitated and spared no efforts to get free of Josephâs wrist, âJoseph, I know youâre still on fire because of Michael. Let me go. I donât want to talk to you now.â
âYou donât want to talk to me?â
Joseph didnât let go. Instead, the muscles on his arm bulged due to his strength. âBecause you linger around Cedric, you donât want to talk to me anymore?â
âIt was a coincidence that I met him!â âJoseph, you look so scary now. Can we talk about this in a few days?â Isabella was also a little angry.