C26 A Gentle Coaxing

Joanne was so angry her teeth were chattering, almost unable to catch her breath. "You're just helping him do wrong!"

Mo Kai held her close, letting her vent until she calmed down. The room gradually grew quiet. After a while, Joanne lowered her gaze. "Let go."

Mo Kai's jaw was tense. "Are you done?"

Joanne lifted her face, tears glistening in her eyes