Chapter 223

Felicity's Pov

Joseph and I walked away from the police station, both of us lost in thought. The bombshell had hit hard and all that could be felt was its weightiness. On getting to the car, Joseph finally broke the silence between us.

 “Felicity, I am so sorry. I mean, I didn’t know what she really wanted.” I couldn’t help turning towards him with blazing anger in my eyes. 

“Did you really mean it? Or were you just blind to her flirting with you, her manipulation?” Joseph inhaled deeply before responding.

 “I know I ought to have seen it coming, but I did not. And for that reason, I feel very sorry indeed. Will you ever find it in yourself to forgive me?” My gaze shifted away from him as I fought to contain myself emotionally.

 “I don’t know if I can do that right now,” I said. Joseph nodded understandingly, his eyes filled with remorse.

 “Of course. Right now, I don’t expect you to forgive me in any way possible, but one