Chapter 92
Chapter 92
Drunk Shermaine was nothing like her usual calm and easygoing self. Now she was acting like a spoiled little princess, coquettish and picky, dentureso to be waited on hand and foot. She singled out Joshua, insisting that only he could carry her on his back.
Lily decided to stay out of it. After all, she figured Joshua wouldn’t just leave Shermaine alone. In fact, this was the perfect chance to let these two lovebirds have some quality time together.
So, Lily handed Shermaine straight to Joshua and said, “Mr. York, please take care of her.” Then she obediently stepped aside to watch the scene unfold.
‘Honestly, nobody could possibly resist her right now.”
Lily was practically buzzing with excitement as she watched.
Shermaine could barely stand still after being pushed toward Joshua. She wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning limply against him and nuzzling his chest. Then, without even opening her eyes, she tilted her head up and whined, “Come on, give me a piggyback!”
Joshua swallowed hard, momentarily caught off guard by Shermaine’s sudden change. He pressed his lips together before murmuring, “Your dress is too long… I can’t give you a piggyback.”
Shermaine frowned and pouted, “Then just carry me.” She really didn’t want to walk because her feet hurt too much.
Just then, Ross approached from another direction. The moment he saw Shermaine clinging to Joshua, he felt a twinge of exasperation. There she was, acting like a spoiled little princess, demanding to be carried by Joshua.
No way.
Shermaine shouldn’t get too close to Joshua. Ross had to admit that Joshua was truly exceptional. With too much contact, she might actually fall for
him.
“Sheary, I’ll carry you, okay?” Ross asked softly.
Hearing Ross‘ voice, Shermaine lazily opened her eyes, glanced over, and declared matter–of–factly, “I don’t want you. Joshua only.”
Ross‘ heart cracked a little. He was rejected by his own sister! ‘No, she must’ve just picked Joshua because she didn’t want to trouble her dear brother with the heavy lifting. Yeah, that had to be it!‘ Ross told himself.
If Shermaine woke up the next day and remembered what she had done to Joshua, she’d probably be mortified.
“Sheary, come here. Let me carry you,” Ross coaxed gently.
Shermaine turned her head away, stubbornly insisting, “No, I want him.” She hugged Joshua tightly, enjoying the scent on his body. It soothed the
discomfort in her stomach.
Hearing Shermaine’s words, Joshua felt an inexplicable surge of pleasure. Even drunk, she had chosen him. He said calmly, “I’ll take care of it.” Without another word, he effortlessly scooped her up by the waist.
Shermaine was feather–light, curled up like a tiny kitten in his arms.
“Take good care of Shermaine, and don’t you dare take advantage of her,” Ross said.
Joshua thought, ‘Seriously? Does he think I’m some kind of predator?‘
Ross‘ overprotectiveness was truly baffling.
Joshua shot him a cool glance. “I won’t.”
The girl in his arms stirred slightly.
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Chapter 92
Joshua lowered his head, unable to help himself–a faint smile tugged at his lips. Behind his glasses, his eyes softened with gende win
Shermaine’s head swam dizzity, not too much, but enough to make her uncomfortable. She rested her head on his shoulder, her wann breath chests over Joshua’s neck, sending tingling shivers down his spine.
Joshua wasn’t usually sensitive, but right now, his neck tingled in a way he wasn’t used to.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Joshua swiftly carried her toward the lounge, eager to set her down.
Standing side by side, the two of them looked like a match made in heaven, so perfectly in sync that it was impossible to look away.
Owen beamed with joy at the sight. ‘Exactly! This is how you should dote on Shermaine. Now this is what being a true man of our family is all about!
Roy, his face swollen and pressed with an ice pack, pulled Henry away from flirting with a pretty girl and exclaimed, “Did you see that just now? The way Shermaine talked to Joshua? Damn, that was wild!”
Of course Henry had heard and seen it. He shot back, “None of your business. Joshua is cool with it.”
Roy exclaimed, eyes wide with excitement, “No way! That’s insane. She just bossed Joshua around like that, and not only did he not get mad, he actually carried her!” At that moment, he found himself with newfound respect for Shermaine.
Henry felt speechless. Why did he end up with such a clueless friend? He said, “Joshua has always admired Shermaine. You’re the only one who’s been badmouthing her all along.”
Roy scratched his nose awkwardly. “Alright, I’ll go apologize to Shermaine.”
Henry arched an eyebrow. Indeed, he should apologize, but that wouldn’t stop Joshua from teaching him a lesson.
Calmly, Joshua soon led Shermaine to the lounge.
Shermaine lounged back on the sofa and lifted her feet. “Take my shoes off for me,” she demanded, showing no courtesy to Joshua and treating him like her personal servant.
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