Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 757

At that moment, Jude's heart was in his throat.

He wanted to reach out and cover Seth's eyes, but he didn't have the nerve.

Finally, he managed to ask, "Seth, are you okay?"

The moment the words were out, he realized how stupid the question was.

How could he possibly be okay?

Though Seth didn't speak, the answer was clear. He was far from okay.

That scene had been like a physical blow, instantly chilling him to the bone.

It had hammered all the strength out of him.

He just stood there, watching.

Unable to do anything.

Incapable of doing anything.

A dull ache spread through his chest, tightening around his lungs until he could barely breathe.

It wasn't until Noreen and Castle's car drove away that he seemed to come back to himself.

Seeing him so utterly defeated, Jude started to regret persuading him to come after Noreen.

Before, he'd had no hope, living like a zombie.

But now, he was being torn apart, caught between hope and despair, his heart ripped to shreds. It was too cruel.

"Seth, maybe we should just go back to the island," Jude suggested, his voice heavy.

Seth closed his eyes, a feeling of helplessness spreading through him until even the nerves in his arm went numb.

He remained motionless for a long time before finally speaking. "No. We're not going back."

* * *

On the way back to the Joyner Mansion, Castle mentioned a dinner with the Caldwell family.

It was for Old Mr. Caldwell's birthday.

Since it wasn't a major milestone, they were just planning a small gathering with friends and family at a hotel.

Even though Mrs. Joyner had passed away, Castle was still considered the Caldwells' son-in-law, so he couldn't avoid the dinner.

Castle's intention was to ask Noreen to accompany him.

He wanted them to put on another performance to make Sue finally give up hope.

"At the end of the day, she's Harriet's sister. I can't be too ruthless."

That was why he hadn't stopped the Caldwells from getting Sue out of the psychiatric hospital.

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