Frederic glared at Cherry, his face a storm of anger.
He shoved her aside and wrapped Joey in his arms, his icy gaze melting into tenderness.
His voice softened, "Joey, I'm sorry for making you worry."
Joey's throat tightened, and her eyes stung with unshed tears.
"Frederic, you..."
She couldn't finish.
The strength she'd been holding onto finally gave out, and she collapsed against him.
"Joey, Joey!"
Frederic's voice was frantic as he scooped her up and carried her quickly into the room, not sparing Cherry a single glance.
Cherry was so furious she could barely see straight.
She yelled after them, "Frederic! Joey is a curse! She brings disaster to everyone around her! Stay with her, and you'll be next!"
Kaden, who had been following silently, finally spoke, his voice cold and c
