Chapter 21. Insensitive Boyfriend (2)

Jethro sensed Hadley’s embarrassment and secretly smiled as he watched her reaction. Hadley opened her mouth in surprise, unsure how to respond. Instead, she rolled her eyes at him.

“How dare you ask me that? Do you think I’m a crazy woman who will misinterpret a man who is almost like a younger brother to me? Most importantly, you’re my employee. That’s creepy as hell! Of course, I understand why you’re acting this way today: you believe my husband is mistreating me. You pity me, and that’s how I interpret your actions. Nothing less and nothing more! And it has no other meaning!” Hadley spoke in a single breath.

“Doctor Carter, please relax. I apologize if I offended you. I was just perplexed because, based on your reasoning, Kathleen should have doubts about us,” Jethro said calmly, but his smile was still on his lips.

“Stop it! What you’re saying horrifies me!” Hadley said nervously, her cheeks still flushed. “All I want is for you to go to your girlfriend. That