Chapter 66

Joseph's brows knitted together as he said flatly, "No, I'm not. Stop overthinking." Erica asked, sounding unsure, "Really, Joe? Are you lying to me?" Impatience flickered in Joseph's eyes. "No. I'm not angry with you. I didn't spend enough time with you, and that's on me. We'll have plenty of quality time soon." Samantha snorted at this. Unsurprisingly, Erica was still the love of Joseph's life. Erica heard Samantha's snort loud and clear. She straightened up and feigned nonchalance as she asked, "Why is there a woman with you, Joe?" Joseph glanced at Samantha. He decided to tell the truth. "I'm at the Lynch residence now, and Samantha will be staying with me." Samantha's eyes glittered wickedly as she inched closer to Joseph and fanned the flames. "That's not all. Joseph and I will be staying together for a while before he can go back and coddle you." Erica's fists clenched at Samantha's taunting as her gaze sharpened. Her voice cracked as she asked, "Joe… Why are you staying