Chapter 372

372 A Good Smack

After coming out of Golden Apartment, Isabella grew more despondent and tears kept flowing down her cheeks.

Joseph pulled her into the car, tied her seat belt, and wiped her tears as he said, “You’re crying for another man again! You never cry for me. Lukas was the last one. You are such a sentimental, fickle woman.”

Isabella gave Joseph a punch. “You bully me whenever I’m with you. Why should I cry for you, bastard? I wouldn’t have fallen in love with you if I had known you a month later!”

Joseph shamelessly held her hand and said, “This is the 18th time you’ve called me bastard since last night. It is wrong to call your husband like that because we’re going to have babies and they don’t want to be little bastards. Look, the matter has been settled. A happy life awaits us. Smile at me.”

Isabella frowned and then forced a smile.

It looked worse than the crying face.

Joseph didn’t know what to say. Isabella began to cry again. “It’s my fault. I don’t know what made Cedric act like this. I broke his heart ... I’m sorry for that...”

Joseph looked down, sat up straight, and said in a slightly serious tone, “To be honest ... I didn’t expect him to act like this.”

Isabella looked at Joseph in shock.

.....

“Cedric and I are the same age and our families are on good terms. We’ve hung out since childhood. Although I am a few days older than him, he is more mature than me. And we are very different when it comes to personality.”

Joseph put his hand on the steering wheel, deep in thought. “I know that the Stretton family is involved in many hidden businesses and Cedric has to bear many secrets as the only heir, but this doesn’t bother him much and he is usually happy and outgoing. He’s unlike his terrifying siblings. He takes good care of Zachary and Jayden and he is my best friend. In contrast to me and my hot temper, he is easier to get along with.”

Joseph smiled and continued, “That’s why many girls tend to be infatuated with him. Some even said they would give everything to get his love. I remember when we were in middle school, every time he had a new girlfriend, a bunch of girls would say that they felt so hurt that they wanted to jump off the building. He was even more popular than celebrities.”

Isabella blinked and asked, “Then why is he still single? It sounds like he is much better than annoying guys like you...”

Joseph’s face darkened and he rolled his eyes at Isabella. She immediately covered her mouth and realized that she had just said something derogatory about Joseph.

“Cedric is a man who always knows what he wants. In fact, he’s not as gentle as he looks.”

Joseph ignored Isabella and added calmly, “Normally he wouldn’t put any feelings in his relationship. He can be with any girl if she can make him happy in bed. He takes this as an equal exchange of sexual pleasure and love. After the girl can’t turn him on, he will break up with her and find the next one. In his words, life is too boring and it is better to follow the desires in the heart. Getting laid is better than masturbation.”

Isabella stared blankly at Joseph.

“Why are you looking at me that way? I didn’t defame him!”

Isabella’s questioning gaze upset him and he said, “Do I look like a despicable guy who likes to dismiss his love rival?”

Isabella said, “Well, you just used grandpa as an excuse to trick me into the hospital and I cried for a long time there.”

“You!”

Joseph knocked on Isabella’s head. Isabella covered her head and cried again. “Sure enough, choosing you is wrong. You actually hit me. Trash, I’m going to find Cedric!”

“Geez! Don’t!”

Joseph immediately pulled Isabella and tilted his head closer to her. “Forget it. I shouldn’t have hit or bullied you. I’m sorry. Are you happy now? Hey, you can hit me as revenge. Then we’ll be even.”

Isabella looked at his forehead.

Joseph remembered that last time when Isabella was angry, she wanted to hit his head, but in the end, she only gently flicked it because she didn’t want to hurt him. This filled him with joy. He smiled, “If you don’t want to, then ... Ouch!”

Isabella slapped Joseph hard on the head.

“Isabella!” Joseph’s face contorted in pain. “You hit me as hard as you can, right?”

Isabella held her chin up and said righteously, “Do you like it? You asked for it.”

“Then why did you hit me so hard? You are so petty! I am your man!”

“You’ve made me cry so many times. You cheated and lied. You deserve more than a blow on the head. Besides, you knocked on my head just now. I was taking revenge!” Isabella continued in a resolute voice.

Isabella’s arrogance and assertiveness annoyed him. He gritted his teeth and said, “You won, damn woman! We’ll see.”

“Tell me more about Cedric! Don’t drop it halfway,” Isabella snapped.

“What else is there to tell you? All in all, I have never seen him lose control like this. Maybe he likes you!”

Joseph frowned and looked at Isabella. “Oh! Tell me what happened. The relationship only lasted a few days. How did you seduce him and make him crazy for you in such a short time? You flirt with every man you’ve met!”

Isabella was instantly enraged. “No! You like to flirt with other women. You cheated first. What’s wrong with me looking for another man? Why should I waste my time on you alone? You’re a shitty guy.”

Joseph looked at her and was about to retort. But upon second thought, he smirked. “Forget it. I’ll forgive you. After all, you had your first sex with me last night. Although you like to pick a fight with me, you kept your virginity for me. I appreciate that.”

He reminded Isabella of last night. When she looked at Joseph’s handsome side face and sexy Adam’s apple, she blushed. “I ... I wasn’t keeping it for you...”

When Joseph saw her clenching her fists and that embarrassed look on her face, what had happened last night came back to him. She was affectionate, shy, and nervous when she clung to his body in bed last night. Thinking of it, Joseph couldn’t help but lean over to hug her and kiss her cheeks and eyes. “Well, darling, I won’t make fun of you. Thank you for last night. I’m glad that you found me after living for 22 years. I love you.”

Isabella had her way of dealing with him when he was moody, but when he was gentle, she would forget all the terrible things he had said to her and give in. Now she was moved and immediately hugged him. “I love you too, Joseph.”

Joseph kissed her lips.

“Wait!”

Isabella suddenly thought of something and pushed Joseph away. “I’m not kissing you anymore!”

Joseph was stunned. “Why did you say that all of a sudden?”