Chapter 366: Bearing the Weight of Love

Despite everything, Joseph never blamed or criticized Mary, even as she faced her downfall. His return didn’t change Mary’s situation, but he still retained his conscience and had made some progress in his career. As night fell, the city lights flickered outside the window, and the evening breeze carried a hint of chill. Mary stood in the kitchen, staring quietly at the steaming pot on the stove, her emotions tangled. The table was neatly set, and the warm atmosphere felt somewhat hollow. She knew that her relationship with Joseph had long become blurred, but she stubbornly clung to whatever remnants of warmth were left. Tonight, she had put extra effort into dinner. Since her tumultuous fallout with Benson, scenes like this had become rare. She and Joseph hadn’t shared a peaceful meal together in a long time. Ever since she became infatuated with Benson, Joseph had begun to distance himself from her. She realized that the man who had once loved her deeply might never retur