Chapter 143

Queenie suddenly grabbed Joshua's sleeve. She could barely keep her eyes open, yet she forced herself to stay awake. "Mr. Newman, I'm sorry. Please don't be mad." Her voice was naturally soft and tender. Now, half asleep and with a slight nasal tone, it sounded even more endearing. It melted Joshua's heart completely. How could he not adore his adorable wife? Wayne was right—Joshua had fallen in love. Yet, with her young age and even younger mentality, he had to restrain his desires and patiently guide her. Time was on their side anyway. "I wasn't really angry. I don't know what came over me. I'm sorry." Joshua sat back down beside her. He gently stroked Queenie's soft hair and caressed his thumb over her smooth forehead. "Go back to sleep. I won't leave you." His touch on her forehead seemed hypnotic. Queenie, already struggling to keep her eyes open, soon drifted back to sleep. The next morning, Queenie got up as usual. After washing up, she went downstairs to prepare breakf