Looking at Joanna's flabbergasted reaction, Canillas let out a low chuckle. As if not affected by the bewildered expression that was clearly depicted on Joanna's face, he calmly placed his cheek on Joanna's temple, his one hand around her shoulders, embracing her from behind. He then said,
"As much as I know, a husband can only hold his wife's hand during her period. Am I right?" Joanna was silent at his inquiry, and Canillas knew she was anxious. He continued speaking.
"You advised me not to disturb Fabio's rest because it is already late, but you are going to disturb an older lady's rest. Don't you know that you are being unfair now?"
Joanna blinked several times, momentarily flustered at Canillas' judgment. "Bianca is used to doing that," she reasoned.
