It was then, in a blink of an eye, a jolted change of reaction flickered in Valerie's demeanor. Valerie was startled, and it was what Joanna interpreted even though it was only a flickering moment.
It had become her concern as well now. Soon, Joanna's heart was hammering, ringing loudly in her ears.
"I have asked Brother to stay longer at home, but he refused. He said he wouldn't change his mind, as he still has a lot of things to do regarding his study, and he was here just because he wanted to see me." Joanna smiled as she added, while calming her thundering heart, "My brother has dedicated himself to his study beyond my expectation." Her smile turned into a soft chuckle that she made to conceal inexplicable turbulent emotions in her mind.
