A Bit Disheartened

"But I'm married." An indifferent sentence was enough to shatter the girl's little fantasies. Noelle lowered her head, looking a bit disheartened. "Ah, so you're married, Mr, Savior..." "Don't call me that." Joseph appeared indifferent, seeming gentle and amiable, but only those who knew him would understand that his calm exterior signaled his patience was running thin, completely annoyed. Noelle was startled before blurting out asking dumbly, "Why, why is that?" "I'm allergic to those words," Joseph said with a half-smile, his almond eyes filled with cold detachment, making him seem aloof and distant. Noelle bit her lip, feeling disheartened. His rejection was thorough. Ignoring others, Joseph went straight to Lucille’s side. Lucille was squatting on the ground, taking the pulse of a fainted guard. The guard was severely injured and in a bad state. Just as she was thinking of applying acupuncture, a pair of bony hands stretched out to her, a needle bag unfolded in his palm. Lucille tu