I didn't bother looking at her as I picked up the plate full of snake flesh.
Upon seeing the little black snake, unrecognizable and lying on the plate, I felt a wave of sadness spread across my face.
Joyce glanced at me but thought I was just pretending.
She resumed her usual arrogant demeanor, crossing her arms and standing beside me, waiting for me to soften and coax her.
"Colten, what I said just now was a bit hurtful, but it was only because you insulted Grayson first. I said that on purpose to vent to him.
"How about this? You apologize to Grayson, and I'll help you make amends so he will forgive you.
"As for what you owe me for hitting me, we can settle that afterward."
Look at how self-righteous she sounded.
It was as if, in her eyes, I was the one causing trouble, while she and Grayson were the innocent victims.
I looked at Joyce coldly. "Can you not understand my words?
"Then listen carefully.
"Joyce, I'm calling off our engagement. I'm not marrying you!"
After that, I walked past her, and she didn't react quickly enough to step aside, so my shoulder hit hers hard.
Joyce cried out in pain and noticed that I didn't stop.
At that moment, she finally realized I was serious.