You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

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 sclues. 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 placed 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, | didn't drink tea before, especially not green tea. | 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 | don't have the mood for it. | don't like drinking tea." Joyce spoke calmly. "Speople

claim to like drinking tea, but they don't truly appreciate it. They only use it as a way to display 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 accumulating 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 | had experienced death, | still wouldn't be able to see through everything. | can only say that my attachments run

deep." Joyce remained composed. 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 | didn't discover that someone had tampered with Alisha back then; otherwise,

we wouldn't be facing this disaster. It's my responsibility. | 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. | have no way to repay you. | can't fulfill what | owe you. You don't oweanything."

After a pause, Joyce continued, "Letmake it clear. Athena abducted Alisha and implanted an explosive device in her body. |

know you've liked Athena for many years, and | don't want to be your enemy. But | can't give up on my daughter. I'm determined to

deal with Athena. | don't expect you to understand me, and | won't ask for your help. | just hope that you can remain neutral and

observe from the sidelines. | will give you an explanation 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, the last

string in his heart had completely snapped. The Athena he remembered from his memories was not the sas 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. | thought he hadn't told you," Christian sat back down, calming his emotions.

Joyce shook her head. "He didn't tell me. | figured it out myself. He didn't wantto worry or be hurt. Before the situation has a

good ending, he prefers to keepin 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 the last the 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. He laughed. "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 places | know of. You need

to eliminate them. Splaces are beyond my current influence. Although I've severed ties with her, | don't want to get involved

personally, but you don't have to worry about me."

Excitement flashed in Joyce's beautiful eyes. She didn't even have to ask; she had already obtained what she wanted.

With three specific locations clarified, their workload would be greatly reduced, and their tshortened.

"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, | promise | won't harm her in the slightest. Your family affairs, | won't interfere. | know you must want to resolve

things between you and her personally. Once we rescue Alisha, | will also find out the truth about what happened ten years ago

and give you an explanation."

Christian nodded. "Okay."