Husband's Regrets: Revenge Marriage
(MM&GL) CHAPTER 21. Love Me, Joana.

Joana was like seeing people swarming around something. There seemed to be something strange, he looked at his dark-looking surroundings. There was only the light from the small lamp that was far enough away from where Joana was standing.

Standing up?

Joana is surprised to find herself standing on her own feet. He really did not believe, he moved his legs back, was it not a dream? But it all feels so real.

Joana looked around her back, feeling very foreign, but like she had seen it too. Where is this for a minute? Why would he be trapped in such a dark place?

"Arghhhhhhhh! Forgive Mister! Forgive me!"

There was the sound of a man's scream echoing in that dark place. Joana was confused, she looked for the direction of the source of the sound. Although he himself was afraid, he ventured to approach the crowd he had seen earlier.

Joana could hear the voice of the scream more and more clearly, like someone who was tortured with sadism until his voice sounded heartbreaking. As he wanted to get closer, he stopped his steps. His eyes were perfectly rounded looking at someone who was already helpless and covered in blood but still being tortured mercilessly.

The torturer was so sadistic, did not hesitate to hit, and kicked his victim until it bled. Even more terrifying was that the torturer took a golf club given by his men and then hit the victim's head until blood spurted everywhere.

"Akhhhhhhhhhhh!" Joana reflex screamed loudly at that, she covered her mouth as her stomach churned wanting to vomit.

However, due to his loud voice, the sadistic torturer straightened his body and turned towards Joana. His eyes flashed with a face full of blood. But when Joana saw who it was, she was shocked even more.

"Devan?" joana said with trembling lips.

"Joana honey, why didn't you come and tell me first?" Devan smiled gently as if nothing had happened, but the man had just gone on a rampage like a bloodthirsty demon.

Joana walked backwards, she was so scared, just gulping her saliva was very difficult. Cold sweat soaked his face that he could not move.

"Don't" said Joana.

"I hate traitors" Devan said as he walked closer to Joana.

Joana shook her head, she continued to walk backwards due to her fear. But unfortunately he could not retreat anymore because behind him was a balcony. Joana was so panicked, she couldn't go anywhere right now.

"Don't Dev, go. Don't come near me" said Joana raising her hand over the omen asking Devan to retreat.

"I hate traitors."

Devan just kept repeating those words over and over again as he continued to approach Joana. The man was very angry, and without anyone expecting it, Devan suddenly pushed Joana hard until her body plunged freely down.

"Araghhhhhhh!"

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"Don't!"

Joana screamed loudly as she woke up from her sleep. He sat down because of the incredible shock. But he was more shocked as his eyes looked directly at Devan's sharp eyes.

"Akhhhhhhhhhhh!" Joana screamed again, completely shocked to see Devan's face right in front of her face.

"Why?" ask Devan.

Joana set her breathing hard, she realized that she had just had a very scary dream. His face was still deathly pale due to the overwhelming feeling of fear.

"Did I wake you?" Devan asked again, extending his hand to touch Joana's cheek.

Joana flinched, she reflexed instantly backwards. He looked at Devan once more, his face still as cold as ever. But it's not as horrible as Joana's dream.

"I just had a dream, you're killing people" said Joana, inexplicably preferring to be honest.

Devan frowned, he then smiled faintly. "It's just your thinking, I'm not going to kill the person in front of you" Devan said casually, as if murder was a common thing he often did.

Joana gulped her saliva rough, her hair crouching as she gave a goosebump hearing Devan's words.

"It seems like too much you think. What was? Don't want to tell me?" devan asked, he went back to Joana, no matter how the woman looked away.

"No." Joana shook her head quickly.

Joana bit her lips, her heart instantly racing faster than before. This Devan could really intimidate him even with just the look in his eyes.

"Hide what? I'm fine, Dev," said Joana, trying to smile to cover her nervousness.

"Yes, anyone knows. All day yesterday, what did you do?" devan asked again, wanting to see to what extent Joana would lie to him.

"I didn't do anything, just painted in the gallery" said Joana.

"Is that all?" Devan moved slowly rubbing Joana's arm, the movement was very soft but made Joana tremble.

Joana clenches her hand, trying hard not to act strangely which will make Devan suspicious later.

"Yes, Felix gave me a cat yesterday" said Joana, choosing not to lie this time, as Devan likely already knew.

"Oh, okay. Tonight prepare yourself, I want to take you away" Devan said.

"Where?" ask Joana. In his heart was already so relieved because Devan did not ask anything.

"Where do you want?" Devan asked back, leaving Joana confused.

If she could choose, Joana would definitely choose to go as far away from Devan as possible. But he did not want to be rash, Devan is a devious person. And the crafty person must be resisted in a cunning manner as well.

"Since my foot was paralyzed, I'd rather be at home" Joana said.

"Why is it like that? What with lame legs you can't get out of the house?" devan said as he frowned.

"No one forbids. But I'm self-conscious, people will only insult my physical shortcomings" joana chirped in a very sad voice.

Devan frowned, holding Joana's chin gently until they both looked straight at her.

"There is no need to be busy thinking about the words of others, they are them, and you are you. I'll show you if it makes no difference whether you can walk or not. The world will remain beautiful, if we are with the right people" Devan said, taking Joana's hands and dipping them with her wet lips.

Joana was surprised, but she was so touched to hear Devan's words. She was just an ordinary woman, getting this kind of sweet treatment, who would not be left out? Joana becomes scared, very scared if she will really get entangled in Devan's love.

"Dev," call Joana.

"Hm ...." Devan only muttered in response, still reluctant to pull himself away from the fragrance of Joana's hand.

"Don't fall in love with me" said Joana.

"No one has the right to forbid me to fall in love with any woman" Devan said, raising his face to hear Joana's words.

Joana shook her head slowly. "I'm not a woman who deserves to be a partner, let alone someone who is loved. I'm just a bad woman, Dev. I am a very wicked woman, even I am ashamed to tell my own story," said Joana, she lowered her face to hide her reddened face from holding back tears.

'It's better, before Devan goes too far. I have to stop him.'

"I often kill people, destroying the future of many families whose leaders I snatch away. Forcing a woman who knows nothing to be mine in a sneaky way. Is that enough to make myself worthy to be with you?" devan said in a voice that sounded very serious.

Joana was not calm, but she was crying louder. That answer may sound creepy, but Joana can understand the meaning. Because not everyone in this world has a perfect story, they all must have a past that may not be accepted by others.

"We both have shortcomings and a past. I can't promise to change myself for the better. I can't be like anyone else who solves problems in a good way and just an apology. I am a grumpy and vengeful person."

"But one thing you should know, Joana. After I chose you, it means I've given up my whole life for you. I will always believe you even if what you say is a lie. You are the only person I want. So one thing I ask, Love me ... Joanna."

Devan spoke in a very serious tone but his voice was very soft. The man reached out his hand to Joana, as if asking the woman to accept her very sincere love.

Joana is confused, why is Devan suddenly so good to her? Did Devan really seriously love her?

"Before I answer, are you sure, you love me as I do? Not because I look like Mega?"

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