Chapter 21

Hestia entered the room and pulled Neal to her side in a clear display of protection. Neal reddened at her protectiveness. He looked at her and asked softly, "I thought I told you to wait outside. Why did you come in?" Hestia's heart fluttered when she saw his flushed cheeks. She couldn't help but kiss him on the lips. Then, just before he pinched her, she grabbed his wrist and laughed. "You were taking a bit long, so I decided to take a look, only to walk in on her trying to guilt trip you." Hestia's pointed words made Marie blush as well. What shocked her even more was the discovery of their relationship. Neal was dating this woman? The realization made her despise Joyce even more. She was the one who hadn't cherished Neal when he had been with her and only started reminiscing about him after pushing him away. Now, she was harassing him even though he already had a girlfriend. Marie couldn't respond to Hestia's words, but she still forced a smile for Joyce's sake. "I'll keep t