Chapter 140

“Mister Liam, I am really, really thankful for your kindness but Josiah is threatening me to stay at
Shelby’s residence using my mother as leverage. It is impossible that he’ll let my mom go.“

She added, “And, Josiah is already furious that you helped me with the phone restoration, if you were
to put in a word for me, not only would he not let my mom go, I’m afraid that he would make her suffer.
“Also, I don’t wish to cause any damage to your friendship with Josiah.”

Liam was actually rendered speechless.

He was not worried that their friendship being affected but he was worried that Josiah would take out
his anger on Meredith if he were to interfere.

“Oh and Lily told me that Josiah already knew that the both of us are out together and is throwing a fit
right now. Do you want to stay a night away from his house today?” Meredith felt her skin crawl just at
the thought of Josiah smoldering in anger.

“There is no way that I’ll let you deal with him alone.” Liam shrugged his shoulders, smiled, and said,
“Don’t worry, he wouldn’t do anything to you with me around.”

Meredith did not know what to say.

As soon as they stepped foot into the living room, they were nearly hit by a coffee cup that was being
thrown at them. With a swift move, Liam pulled Meredith into his arms to avoid her from getting hit. The
coffee cup dropped onto the floor and shattered into pieces.

“Are you f*cking crazy?” Liam took a deep breath to calm himself down.



Glancing at the both of them, Josiah seethed, “Take that arm of yours away from her shoulders if you
don’t want to lose them.” Liam immediately removed his arm from Meredith’s shoulders and scanned
the room that was a mess. “Why did you make such a mess in your own house? You have too much
money to burn huh?”

Ignoring him, Josiah shot a cold glare at Meredith. “Get over here!”

Taking a deep breath, Meredith walked toward him. With no emotion on her face, Meredith said,
“Josiah Shelby, my mom is being bullied and tortured in jail. I begged and pleaded with you to let her
go but you did not do anything so I could only turn to Mister Liam for help. Did I do anything so wrong?
If you do think I’m at fault, you can start tormenting me and make my life a living hell like you always
do. You can start right away.”

that he could? Do you actually trust him?” “Josiah…” Liam called out. But before he could say anything,
Josiah cut him off, “Liam, if you enjoy meddling in other people’s family matters, you should probably
go find another family instead. I won’t take your sh*t.”

Liam wanted to say something but this time, Meredith stopped him instead.

“Mister Liam, you don’t have to say anything,” Meredith added bitterly, “Sir will never let my mother go
because if he did, he would not have anything to use against me.” “Good to know that you’re aware.”
Josiah glanced at Liam and added, “Since we have a guest around, I’ll let you off the hook for the time
being. Go make dinner!”

Trying to blink away the tears in her eyes, Meredith walked into the kitchen. Noticing that Liam’s gaze
was fixed on Meredith, Josiah said, “Liam, there’s no need for you to stay at my place anymore, isn’t
there?” “Let Meredith’s mother go and I’ll leave.” With his eyes still fixed on the kitchen, Liam said.
“What did you say?” Even though Liam knew that his words would not change anything or could even
cause Meredith more trouble, he could not bite his tongue down anymore. “Meredith is my friend after



all and it is only right for me to help her when she is in trouble. But how could you take out your anger
on her mother?”


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