"Joy, you're lying to me, aren't you? You do care about me. You asked me out for meals, you hugged me, you sought my help, you said I was someone you could rely on, and that I was the best person to you in this world. Joy, you love me, don't you? You're afraid of them, aren't you? Don't be afraid, I will protect you." Beau Harrison tightly gripped Joy Ward's shoulders, desperate for her response.
But what he got in return was...
"Shut up! Shut up! Just shut up!"
Joy Ward felt like she was about to lose her mind with frustration, pushing him away repeatedly and raising her hand to stop him from getting closer. "I don't love you, I've never done those things you mentioned. We are just colleagues. I've never agreed to anything like that, Beau, you need to clear your head."
Beau was frightened by Joy's fierce demeanor.
Was this still the gentle, generous, kind, and sweet woman he knew? She was completely different now.
Beau blankly raised his hand.