Chapter 322 Do You Regret Being With Me
Despite feeling all mushy that Michael chose to defend me then, I was scared that Josephine would abhor me more than ever.
“Do you still consider me your mother, Michael? Do you know that I’m only doing this for your own good? She’ll only hold you back if she stays by your side!”
Josephine glowered at Michael crossly, so incensed that she trembled all over. After all, he had probably never spoken to her in such a tone.
Just when Michael was about to speak further, a booming shout rang out from his grandfather, who was sitting in the center with fury written all over his face.
Following his bellow, the living room instantly plunged into silence. Even Josephine didn’t dare utter a single word further. Meanwhile, I lowered my head in a timid pose.
He liked me very much in the beginning, but the wedding today was marred by my kidnapping, and I even caused Michael to sustain an injury. Thus, I’m not quite sure how he feels about me now. Is he starting to hate me like Josephine?
“Michael was right. Anna is his woman now, so he ought to protect her as a man. That’s his responsibility even if it means his life, much less this paltry injury!”
Andy’s remark stunned everyone there, including me. I initially thought that he would be extremely upset with me to see that Michael suffered an injury while saving me since the latter was his only grandson, but that wasn’t the case at all. His words really touched me.
Without a shadow of a doubt, he was siding with me.
However, Josephine instantly got up in arms the moment his words rang out. She jerked her head up and gaped at him in shock, looking all chagrined.
“What are you saying, Dad? Michael is your only grandson! What if something happens to him? How could you say that?”
She looked at him irately. Nevertheless, she was no longer as worked up as when she spoke due to the man’s authority.
“He’s a man, so it’s his responsibility to protect his own woman! If he’s an irresponsible man, then I’d rather not have such an heir!”
Andy had always been a reasonable person. Even after hearing her words, he still regarded her calmly and asserted that coldly.
Josephine wanted to argue further, but she could only swallow the words on the tip of her tongue at the sharp look in his eyes.
Lincoln, on the other hand, had been silent. He didn’t say anything, seemingly maintaining a neutral stance. However, his subsequent comment made me feel that he was inclined toward Michael inwardly.
“All right, that’s enough. Michael isn’t a child anymore. He knows his boundaries, so don’t meddle in his affairs.”
Walking over to her, he wrapped an arm around her shoulder and headed upstairs.
After having been chastised by Andy, Josephine kept herself in check regardless of her dissatisfaction with me. Throwing me a chilly look, she then went upstairs.
I couldn’t help feeling miserable as I stared at her disappearing back though she didn’t say anything further in front of Andy, aware that I had brought Michael much trouble.
I hung my head, guilt percolating within me. I even started wondering whether I should really stay with Michael.
“Anna, don’t take her words earlier to heart. Don’t worry, for you’re my granddaughter-in-law as long as I’m alive!” Andy declared firmly, looking right into my eyes.
In that family, he was the only person who supported me being with Michael unconditionally other than Michael himself. My nose stung, and words couldn’t describe how moved I was by his statement.
“Thank you, Grandpa.”
Sniffling, I forced a smile.
“Grandpa, this incident was Emma’s doing. This time, I plan to resolve it once and for all!”
At that precise moment, Michael went over to Andy. As he spoke, his expression turned cold.
When Andy heard that the incident had to do with Emma, his brows furrowed deeply, indicating that he was also enraged.
“She’s too devious. I objected even back when you were with her, and it now seems that my judgment back then was accurate.”
With just that nonchalant statement, Andy rejected Emma. One could tell that he didn’t like her.
He then continued, “It’s good that you plan to do so. If you don’t resolve this once and for all, something else might happen again in the future.”
I had no idea what Michael wanted to do about it. All I knew was that he wouldn’t let her off easily this time.
Also, it was clear that Andy was very indulgent of Michael, giving him permission without even asking him what he wanted to do. All of a sudden, I felt that he was the most sensible person in the family.
“That’s settled, then. I’ll bring Anna home first. I’ll hold a press conference to explain the half-done wedding, while the wedding itself will be postponed for a few days.”
Too many things had happened that day that the average person would have long since panicked. However, things were different with Michael. He took care of everything in an orderly manner.
“Both of you are injured, so go back and rest earlier.”
Andy didn’t persuade us to stay either but gestured us to leave with a wave of his hand.
Getting to his feet, Michael came over to me. Right then, I was still feeling rather dismal because of Josephine’s words. He took my hand, and the warmth from his hand made me feel much better.
“Let’s go.”
Michael flashed me a faint smile and walked out while grasping my hand.
Sitting in his car, I remained silent since I didn’t know what to say then. After all, in Michael’s bid to rescue me, his arm was still wrapped in a thick layer of gauze. My gaze remained fixated on his arm, and my heart felt heavy.
“When we reach home later, take a shower and rest.”
Michael turned to me, his voice tender.
“Michael, do you regret being with me after I have brought you so much trouble?” I asked after a long silence, turning and staring at him solemnly.
“What nonsense are you spouting? You’re my woman. Right now, I only blame myself for not having protected you well.”
My question had Michael frowning in displeasure, and his gaze radiated ire as he regarded me.
“Do you truly not regret it? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have gotten injured. And because of me, your company must also be in hot water, no?”
Those from the elite classes always garner a lot of attention when they marry, so having a kidnapping case during the wedding must have damaged his image tremendously.
“Anna, do you believe that I’ll seal your mouth now if you continue to overthink things?”
When I staunchly pursued that question, the crease on Michael’s alluring brows deepened, and a spark of anger stained his gaze.
