Filed to story: I Got Married Without You
Rosalyn was taken aback. She wasn’t even standing that close, right?
But Jonny felt like she was too close, close enough to disturb his thoughts.
Seeing his unpleasant expression, Rosalyn assumed he just had a bad temper. She took a few steps back to create more distance.
Even though she was far away, Jonny still felt irritated. It was as if those few strands of hair brushing against his cheek were constantly touching his heart, making him feel annoyed.
But he couldn’t just punch her because her hair accidentally brushed against his face, could he?
Jonny clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger. “Why does everyone bother me about Paul? So annoying.”
“Didn’t you say that if I take care of you, you’ll leave Paul alone?”
Jonny, visibly annoyed, heard these words and felt his frustration fade away.
“So you agree to take care of me?”
Before Rosalyn could respond, Edith tugged at her sleeve.
“Rosalyn, it’s not worth sacrificing yourself for my brother.”
“It’s fine.”
Rosalyn patted her hand, reassuring her.
“Your mother is from the Clark family, and my mother also grew up in the Clark family. You consider us cousins, so I should accept the role of your cousin and take care of you. However…” Rosalyn paused for a moment, then raised her eyebrows and showed a gentle smile.
“I am your cousin, and Paul is my brother. So, you are all family. Jonny, can’t you let him go for the sake of this relationship?”
Jonny glanced at Rosalyn, standing in the distance with a smile on her lips and a relaxed expression in her eyes.
“According to your logic, Paul can also be considered my brother?”
Indeed.
Your older cousin was Andrew, Paul could also be considered your brother.
Rosalyn thought this to herself, but on her face, she wore an innocent and clueless smile as she softly nodded at him.
“Cousin, can’t you just let it go for the sake of this relationship? Please?”
Her words were gentle, her voice flowing like a soothing stream, having a calming effect.
Jonny originally wanted to explode in anger, but upon hearing this sweet and gentle voice, his inner agitation gradually subsided.
He raised his gaze and stared at Rosalyn, as he looked at her, he actually found Andrew’s wife quite attractive…
As this thought crossed his mind, Jonny was startled, thinking that he should see a psychiatrist later, because his mind must be messed up.
“You just don’t want to take care of me, right? Don’t try to sweet talk me and establish a relationship with me.”
“It was you who asked me to take care of you, and wanted to use this opportunity to establish a relationship with me.”
This response caught Jonny off guard, and he struggled to come up with a counterargument. After a while, he managed to say:
“What I meant was, I don’t have a relative like Paul.”
“But the fact is, you do…”
“Well, even with this relationship, I can’t just let him go!”
This hot-tempered man didn’t fall into her trap, miscalculation.
Rosalyn leaned toward him and nodded after a few seconds of silence.
“Alright, I’ll take care of you, but I’m not sure how long you’ll need me, cousin.”
The word “cousin” felt awkward, just like when Herb called himself that.
Jonny glanced at Rosalyn and said, “Take care of me until I’m discharged.”
Nick chimed in, “Jonny, you’re being discharged this afternoon…”
Jonny: …
Before he could speak, Rosalyn quickly interrupted, “Alright, it’s settled then, I’ll take care of you until you’re discharged.” Jonny wanted to change his mind, but she had outsmarted him, covering her mouth and laughing with Edith.
He had been annoyed, but seeing her smile, his agitation subsided a bit. “Fine, take care of me until I’m discharged.”Rosalyn took the opportunity to clarify, “So, if I take care of you until you’re discharged, you won’t hold it against Paul, right?” Jonny lazily folded his long legs and replied, “That depends on your performance.”
His tone was spoiled, but it hinted at a softened stance. Rosalyn and Edith could tell and were thrilled, while Nick was shocked.
“Jonny, when did you become so easygoing? Weren’t you demanding to send that Paul guy to jail? Didn’t you say the fairy couldn’t persuade you? Why do you agree as soon as she speaks?” This change of heart was too sudden!
It didn’t make sense, it was highly unreasonable!
Jonny was the one who caused trouble and acted recklessly. This was probably fake!
Jonny shouted, “What does your opinion have to do with my decisions?!”
Nick said sadly, “Your decisions are always right, it has nothing to do with me…”
After glaring at Nick, Jonny turned his attention back to Rosalyn and beckoned her over with his finger. “Come here.”
Rosalyn hesitated for a few seconds before walking up to him.
It depends on your performa… Jonny used his left hand to tap the cast on his right hand. “It’s been covered for too long, the skin next to it is a bit itchy. Can you scratch it for me?” Rosalyn retorted, “Didn’t you just tell me to stay away from you?”
Jonny choked again, “That was before, now that I’m asking you to take care of me, how can you stay away?”
Clearly, her intelligence wasn’t great. She only had her looks, and Andrew has terrible taste.
Rosalyn couldn’t control what Jonny was thinking, but she could see the clear disdain in his eyes.
Edith also noticed it. Initially, she wondered if Jonny had any intentions towards Rosalyn.
But then she thought, if he did have feelings, he wouldn’t be so full of contempt towards her. Having her take care of him was probably just a way to humiliate Andrew through her. Besides, Jonny’s sexual orientation was still uncertain. Edith relaxed and silently stayed by their side, ensuring nobody gossiped about Rosalyn.
Rosalyn stared at Jonny for a few seconds, her eyes slightly shifting, before choosing a spot not too far away and sitting down on the couch next to Jonny. “Jonny, give me your right hand.”
