Chapter 162


    Zachary only sneaked back to Josie’s rented ce during the middle of the night. There were also


    many injuries on his body.


    Since Josie decided to take him in, Zachary had the habit ofing to this ce when he suffered


    from injuries,


    Seeing that Josie hadn’t returned, Zachary inexplicably let out a sigh of relief.


    He gently took off his shirt. Anyone would be shocked by the sight of the bruises and blood stains on


    his back.


    When Zachary straightened his arm, the pain was so intense that there was a tingling sensation all


    over his body for a long


    time.


    Spike’s underlings were truly ruthless.


    In order to test Zachary, they didn’t give him an alternative to survive


    Fortunately, he sessfully passed the test.


    However. Spike was too skeptical. In the beginning. Zachary was only in the observation stage.


    Nevertheless, he still couldn’t gain Spike’s trustpletely.


    Hence, Zachary could only wait.


    “Ouch… Zachary took a deep breath. He went to the bathroom to wash away the blood stains on his


    body. Hisplexion. turned pale due to the pain.


    However, he had already gotten used to such affliction.


    At this moment, Zachary heard the sound of Josie’s house door opening.


    Zachary hid vigntly by the bathroom entrance and took a peek outside.


    It was not Josie but Henry,


    Zachary sighed in relief. He took a towel to dry his hair before walking out. “Didn’t we agree to contact


    each other first before meeting in the future?”


    “Didn’t you say this would be the meeting ce?” Henry sat on the couch. “How is it? Did you


    seed?”


    “Of course. Zachary couldn’t be bothered to talk to Henry. He sat on the couch and took an iodophor to


    disinfect his‘ wounds.


    weaknesses *Spike is such a cunning man. Having no ws is considered the biggest w in his eyes.


    You have to reveal your and ws now and then. Let him gradually ‘get to know you. Only then will he


    truly trust you. Henry leaned on the couch. “I have an idea that will make him trust you.”


    –


    “What is it!” Zachary knitted his brows.


    “In all these years, to protect Josie and Ashley, I’ve taken action against you, causing you to flee for ten


    years. I’m sure Spike will discover this information. If he wants to test you, he’ll target me and ask you


    to take me out…” Henry saidposedly.


    “Haha… Zachary chuckled. “Aren’t you afraid that I’ll use the opportunity to kill you?”


    “Not for now… Henry muttered.


    “What?” Zachary didn’t catch what he said.


    “Who will cooperate with you if I’m dead? Do you think you can deal with Spike with your ability alone?


    Back then, Josie and I got captured when we tried to escape. We have to solve the problem


    fundamentally, Henry calmly reminded Zachary


    “Even if I don’t want to take your life, if Spike wants to use me and take the chance to finish you off, I


    can’t resist his order. Zachary shook his head, knowing it was too dangerous.


    I bet… he will not let me die for now.” Henry smiled bitterly. “What he wants to do currently is to make


    up to Quinton. Spike knows he himself is involved in some illegitimate businesses. He’s doing all he


    can to let his son rece me, and he aims to let his child live a just and honorable life openly.”


    Therefore, Henry knew that Spike wouldn’t let him die until thetter had absolute confidence to gain


    everything that belonged to him.


    Henry figured that Spike wouldn’t let him die for now based on thest time Quinton secretly kidnapped


    him, which caused him to get admitted to the hospital.


    “Suit yourself. It’s your request anyway. I won’t show mercy. Zachary raised his brows and made it clear


    to Henry in advance. It was so that thetter wouldn’t hold a grudge against him if he got seriously


    injured.


    Henry didn’t say anything. He reached out to take the pain relief gel on the table and nced at it.


    “Does applying this on your wounds work?”


    “Heh… You’re such a pampered son from a rich family. Having this is good enough. Zachary stretched–


    out his hand and snatched the pain relief gel, which seemed like a treasured item.


    These medicines were all bought by Josie..


    “Can you even reach your back?” Henry frowned, wanting to express goodwill.


    Zachary looked at Henry warily. He didn’t trust Henry, let alone allow the other party to apply the gel on


    his back.


    “Since you can handle it yourself, I’ll leave first. Henry knew that Zachary didn’t trust him. Also, he


    didn’t want to make a fool of himself. Therefore, he got up and was about to leave.


    “Do… you still believe Ashley is an innocent woman?” Zachary asked while furrowing his brows.


    Henry lowered his head and left without responding


    Zachary thought, “Henry told me that much because he had doubts about Ashley, right?


    Henry sat outside for a long time before returning home.


    Silence filled the courtyard, and the detached vi appeared deserted at night.


    Henry pushed the living room door open and changed his shoes cautiously. He was preparing to take a


    shower and head to -bed.


    However, once he stepped into the living room, he realized Josie was not in her room. Instead, she was


    lying on the couch, fast asleep.


    Taking a deep breath, Henry nned to carry Josie back to her bedroom.


    Josie’s hair was still damp. It was apparent that she had cried.


    Jo… Henry whispered while trying to pick her up.


    However, Josie, who was a light sleeper, woke up.


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    Josie sat up anxiously and massaged her temples. “Where have you been?”


    Henry smiled and thought, “She still cares about me, right?”


    Even if Josie had no feelings for Henry anymore, they had been living together for many years. In her


    eyes, although she didn’t consider him as hér beloved, she regarded him as her kin.


    “I was busy with work… That’s why I’mte.” Henry casually made up an excuse.


    Josie rubbed her temples again. “Really? Cecilia called me.”


    Josie had gotten used to Henry’s lying, and she was already unfazed by it.


    Henry was promptly stunned. He lowered his gaze. “Well…”


    “You don’t have to exin. We already said we wouldn’t interfere in each other’s private life. Josie was


    only concerned that Spike would harm Henry.


    Seeing himing back safe and sound meant that everything was fine. Josie continued, “I’ll go to bed


    now.”


    Jo… Everything Ashley had done recently seems to remind me not to forget the kindness the


    orphanage had shown me.” Henry rose to his feet and spoke again. “I have an idea and wish to discuss


    it with you.”


    Josie was quite surprised. “Henry has actually learned to discuss things with me. It seems that he has


    changed quite unexpectedly,” Josie mused.


    Nheless, she hoped that Henry could learn something from their failed rtionship and be


    more perfect. In this way, his future lover would also be happier.


    Do you


    you want to pander to Ashley deliberately?” Josie was startled for a moment.


    “Let’s allow things to go ording to what she wants. Cooperate with her to raise her poprity and


    spread rumors. At the same time, we should publicize our rtionship and send out the wedding


    photos to provoke Spike and Ashley.” People would show their true colors when they got anxious.


    It was especially true for Ashley.


    When it was time for her to be vicious, she wouldn’t even spare her adoptive father. Hence, she would


    definitely try toy a finger on Josie again.


    “Don’t worry. I’ll protect you.” Henry was afraid that Josie would be worried.


    “I’m not afraid of her… Previously, I was enduring it because I care about your pride, and now, I won’t


    do that again,” Josic looked down and replied casually. Afterward, she turned around and went into her


    room.


    Henry stood rooted to the ground and stared at Josie’s room. An indescribable sense of emptiness


    rose within him.


    He brought all these upon himself.


    It was at this moment Henry’s phone started vibrating. Speak of the devil, after he and Josie had just


    finished discussing the countermeasures, he received a call from Thomas.


    “Mr. Gibson, Ashley had been visiting Sacred Heart Orphanage these days, and Zachary had targeted


    her! She had gotten injured just moments ago and was even terrified. She kept crying in the hospital.


    Could youe and visit her?” Thomas sounded nervous.


    This was Ashley’s typical way of doing things.


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    If Henry hadn’t just returned from Zachary’s ce and knew that Zachary was wounded badly and


    couldn’t deal with Ashley, he would have believed her again.