Sad Tears 14

 

Chapter 14 

Slightly stunned by his sudden approach, she instinctively 

leaned back. 

Perhaps her movement was too abrupt-she almost lost her 

balance. 

She subconsciously reached out and grabbed his legs. 

He looked down, and their eyes locked. 

Even the air froze at that second. 

Meanwhile, someone knocked on the door. 

She quickly loosened her grip and crouched in front of him. 

“Joaquin.” 

Holding Kashton’s hand, Jericho stepped inside and saw no one 

but Joaquin. 

Looking up, Joaquin said casually, “It’s late. To what do I owe the 

pleasure, Jericho?” 

Hiding under the desk, Romina listened to their conversation 

carefully. 

Jericho said slowly, “Kash was doing better, so I planned on 

taking him home. What happened today came out of nowhere, 

and I didn’t know Romina would make a scene on such an 

important occasion. I wanna apologize for ruining your 

homecoming dinner.” 

Apologize? 

Romina clenched her fingers as she heard this word. 

She looked up at Joaquin’s face. 

The dim yellow light somehow softened his chiseled jawline. 

He curved his thin lips, saying nothing. 

The family dinner was held for his homecoming, which was 

indeed ruined. 

“I’m sorry, Joaquin…” Jericho frowned slightly. “I should have 

stopped her from making a scene. It’s such a pity that the family 

dinner was ruined because of her. After all, it’s rare for all of us 

to gather together like this. Who knows when we’ll have 

another chance like this?” 

Joaquin lifted his head and glanced at Jericho indifferently. 

After several seconds, Joaquin said slowly, “Ms. Sandoval said in 

front of everyone that she was framed. My suggestion? Look 

into it closely. Don’t rush to blame the innocent due to 

momentary haste.” 

Hearing this, Romina looked at him with great disbelief. 

He stared straight ahead, not casting a glance at her. 

Even he believed her. 

But her own husband and son, the very two men she had spent 

years together with, sided with Nadine so blindly… 

Jericho was also surprised at Joaquin’s words. 

If he remembered correctly, it was already the second time 

Joaquin had spoken up for Romina. 

“Joaquin, you don’t know her. She framed Nadine three years 

ago, and that’s why she was sent to prison. And today, she 

actually tried to harm Kash, her own flesh and blood! You want 

me to look into it? Is that really necessary? Clearly, she was the 

one who did it!” 

Romina couldn’t help but clench her fists. 

Her nails almost dug into her palms, sending a sharp pain 

through her body. 

Joaquin curved his lips into a cold smile. “Oh, really?” 

“That’s right, Uncle Joaquin,” Kashton echoed, pouting. 

“Mommy indeed set up Nadi before. Nadi is so nice. Why would 

Mommy do that to her?” 

“Why do you think? Jealousy, obviously. She’s always been 

petty-couldn’t stand Nadine’s existence. Even three years in 

prison couldn’t soften her ruthless nature. She doesn’t deserve 

to be a mother!” 

Jericho raised his voice in anger. 

While he was complaining to Joaquin, every word was a dig at 

Romina. 

She was furious. 

If it were before, hearing him say this about her would have 

devastated her. 

But now, all she felt was anger. 

It seemed her love for him was gone completely. He wasn’t even 

worth her disappointment now. 

She unclenched her fists. 

Perhaps overcome by rage, her body instinctively moved. 

The cramped space under the desk left little room, and her 

elbow accidentally bumped against the hard surface. 

A 

“What’s that sound?” Jericho couldn’t help but tighten his grip 

on Kashton’s hand. “Joaquin, sounds like it came from under 

your desk.” 

Joaquin looked down and glanced at Romina calmly. 

She happened to look up and met his gaze. 

Within just a few seconds, she lowered her head quickly and instinctively withdrew her hand, not daring to move at all. 

Her heart was beating so fast that it was about to leap out of her 

throat.