Chapter 68

That was why Noel was convinced Joseph could do such a thing. He'd already sent message after message of condemnation, and he wasn't afraid of retaliation. Hannah was his benefactor. Noel couldn't remain silent and not speak a word of truth on her behalf! Of course, Noel's rants were also a form of probing. When he noticed that Joseph showed no signs of taking the bait, he started reflecting and wondered if he was being overly paranoid. After all, Hannah didn't seem like someone being held captive. She was too calm and composed, which ruled out that suspicion. Joseph's phone, which had been buzzing occasionally, finally went silent. Standing by the window, Joseph looked melancholic. Hannah had recently been wholly preoccupied with their children and hadn't paid him much attention. He'd been neglected for days now. Except for the first few days after she returned, when she'd cuddle and stick close to him, Hannah had grown increasingly distant. He'd still be sleeping in the stu