Arthur had a work habit. Whenever I hugged him from behind, he would push me away forcefully, sternly telling me not to touch him like that.
Just when I thought he would push Amanda away, he simply laid his hand on her shoulder, patting it soothingly.
So, it wasn't that he had a work habit...
He had made an exception for someone else.
"I will never let anyone hurt you! Next time you feel in danger, call me directly. I'll come to you no matter what, okay?"
Amanda nodded obediently.
The atmosphere was incredibly warm for a while.
It wasn't until Amanda brought up my name.
"I heard from Chris that she hadn't brought you food for a long time. Is she coming today? If she sees me here, she'll surely start another fuss...
"Maybe I should just go back..."
Arthur's expression visibly cooled.
Amanda spoke softly again.
"As long as she treats you well, a little hardship for me is nothing... I'm used to it by now. Just a few slaps. I don't want you to be unhappy, brother Arthur."
Seeing Amanda's self-blaming expression, Arthur's heart ached, and he gently wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
"I won't give her any chance to trouble you anymore. If she touches you again, I'll divorce her straight away!"