At this moment, Frederic had dropped all his pretenses, looking at her pitifully.
Joey's heart felt like it was being pricked, sending waves of pain through her.
She crouched down, gently caressing Frederic's head, and softly said, "Frederic, let me take you home."
Frederic looked at her with tears in his eyes. "Promise me you won't leave, and then I'll go back with you."
"Okay, I promise."
Hearing these words, Frederic finally stood up, staggering as he was led away.
But he never let go of Joey's hand.
It was as if she would disappear the moment he let go.
Joey helped Frederic clean up a bit at home and tucked him into bed.
Even in his sleep, his brows were tightly furrowed.
Feeling a pang of sorrow, she gently smoothed his brow.
She couldn't help but caress his handsome featur
