Chapter 346

Erica's eyes shot open in disbelief. Her enthusiasm was instantly extinguished. She asked in a trembling voice, "Joe, who… who did you just call out to?" She stared at Joseph as she felt her body turn cold. Joseph, now fully conscious of what had just happened, remained expressionless and said, "I called your name." Erica let out a bitter laugh and stared at him for what felt like an eternity before pushing him away. Her voice was filled with despair as she said, "Joe, don't lie to me." "I heard it. You called Samantha's name. She's the one you love, isn't she?" Her voice cracked as she questioned him, her tears of frustration and heartbreak evident. Realizing Erica had caught on, Joseph shrugged, his tone sounding light and casual as he said, "Your shampoo smells a lot like the one Samantha used to use. I just… thought of her for a moment, that's all. If you insist on thinking I love Samantha, then there's nothing I can do about it." Erica felt a sharp pain in her chest upon hear