Chapter 123 It Was Just... Just a Joke

This time, Nancy's teary red eyes didn't soften Charlie's heart. Instead, it made him feel colder than ever. He looked at her, each word falling like a hammer, "Nancy, I'm not a man who gives his heart easily. But once I do, and I am repaid with betrayal, I'd rather destroy it with my own hands!" Nancy's back stiffened sharply, even her tears seemed to freeze mid-fall. The way Charlie looked at her was terrifying, as if he was talking about destroying her... Her hand trembled, "Don't... Don't look at me like that. I... It was just... just a joke..." "That joke isn't funny at all!" Charlie threw down those icy words, his appetite lost. He put down his fork, walked into the living room and cast a glance back at Nancy. Nancy sat there, tears streaming down her face. Her vulnerability made his heart ache. He wanted to go back and take her into his arms, but her words had stirred his anger! He walked to the window, took out a packet of cigarettes from his pocket, lit one up and exha