Jasper was willing to sacrifice his time for Chloe. They had been separated from each other for five years, and he wanted to make up for lost time.Had Chloe heard his words, she would have been moved to tears. It was supposed to be her making amends, yet he surprised her by being so mature and eager to compensate for her.Joseph shook his head and said seriously, "There can only be one family member in this ward. I can bathe and feed her, but you can't. You're too small and might end up hurting her."Jasper clenched his fist tightly and looked at Chloe. After a while, he said, "Then take good care of Mommy. I'll come back tomorrow."Joseph scoffed. 'Tomorrow? I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed if she wakes up later.' Nevertheless, he worried about the upcoming stimulation that was to be performed on Chloe. Honestly, it was quite challenging to be stimulating without causing harm.After thinking for a while, he remembered something. Joseph closed the door to the ward, pick
Chloe was initially angry with Joseph, but as their eyes met, her heart beat uncontrollably, especially after the intimate moments they had just shared. 'Damn, he really is a handsome troublemaker!'She then took a deep breath and calmed herself. She understood that Joseph was just trying to wake her, and she was not one to be ungrateful. Despite feeling sticky after all that sweating, she averted her gaze and replied, "I'm fine." Joseph still felt a bit uneasy. He tucked her back into bed and said gently, "I'll go find Professor Alfred. Don’t get up." "Okay," Chloe replied.The treatment room was bathed in warm light and the soft and comfortable bedding emitted a familiar fragrance. She stared at the sheets for a while and noticed that the bedding, including the pillowcases, was a matching set from a Verdantis luxury brand. It was the same brand that the Whitman family house used in their master bedroom.'Wait… This looks like the set Joseph uses. Did he bring it here to make
Chloe replied, "Of course, I'm going back to the Sullivan Manor. That's my home."A hint of disappointment flashed across Joseph's face, but he soon regained his composure and said, "I'll send you home."It was normal for her to harbor some resentment after what he did. After all, he was truly a jackass back then. "Isn't there a driver?" Chloe asked. Joseph lowered his head and asked, "How could you compare them to me?" He would do his best to protect her, wherever and whenever.Seeing his confidence, Chloe smiled silently.*Desmond had not gone to bed yet when Chloe entered the house. She briefed him on her visit to Alfred's place and the removal of the hypnosis. Desmond observed Chloe with concern, his brows furrowed. Despite her downplaying the severity of the situation, he was well aware of how dangerous the situation was.'Look at what you've done, Noah…' Desmond thought. However, he felt this was his fault. He had invested all his energy in teaching Noah how to manage
"Grandpa? What're you doing here?" Chloe asked in surprise. "Come in. We're going together." Desmond remained calm and simply waved at her. Chloe set aside her doubts and got into the car.It was a quiet ride. Chloe wanted to ask Desmond why he was riding in Joseph’s car but both of them appeared calm, leaving her unsure of how to broach the topic.Ten minutes before reaching the Snyder Manor, Desmond opened his eyes and looked at Chloe intently. "Are you planning to reconcile with Joseph?" "No, I—" Chloe waved frantically.Just as she was about to explain, Desmond continued, "If you want to go back to him, I won't stop you. I've seen those photos online. I’m happy as long as you’re happy. From now on, I won't interfere in your marriage."Desmond was old and was not fond of social media. However, he would occasionally go online to read about the major events happening in Docwood. The official announcement of Joseph and Chloe's reconciliation had caused a sensation online. Man
However, Tiffany paid this no mind. She earnestly distributed the wedding favors and greeted each guest politely and gently. In response to occasional teasing remarks like “have a son soon,” she blushed with embarrassment. She politely and respectfully escorted Desmond to his seat when she saw him. Comparably, she treated Joseph and Chloe pretty normally, but she did not give them a hard time either. Desmond went straight to the point and asked, "Where's Noah?""He's resting upstairs," Tiffany replied honestly, "He's unwell, so he won't be coming down today."Joseph frowned and recalled Zoelle telling him that Noah was ill. He was not interested in investigating whether it was true or false. However, Chloe needed to know the truth and give an explanation to Desmond.Desmond was taken aback. "Unwell? Is he sick?"Tiffany hesitated for a while and replied, "Yes, but I can't tell you about his condition. He said he wants to tell you in person."Desmond fell silent, worries writte
Noah remained as composed as ever. He gazed at Gary disdainfully as if he was looking at a pile of rubbish. Gary's breath quickened as he tightened his grip on Noah's collar. He had never felt so humiliated in his life. Overwhelmed by rage, he raised his hand and punched Noah in the face. \This scenario was reminiscent of their school days, where Noah ranked first in every subject while he was always one spot below him. Despite the slight difference in academic standing, the treatment Gary received was vastly different. Even his own sister had fallen in love with Noah.After graduating, the Snyder family went abroad for development and only came back to Asvand when Tiffany's illness worsened. It was then Noah found him and proposed cooperation in exchange for marrying his sister, and Gary agreed as the deal was profitable.Nonchalantly wiping away the blood from the corner of his mouth, Noah sat on the couch and calmly said, "You should never have coveted something that didn't be
Chloe turned around to glance at the man and said, "No, I came with my family."The young man’s eyes trailed Chloe's fair skin, and he gulped lecherously. He looked around and got closer. "I mean no harm. I just wanna make friends." He was one of the Snyders' distant relatives and stayed overseas. He came back today to attend Tiffany's wedding. Having tired of the women overseas, he now sought to try his luck with those in his home country."I'm married," Chloe replied. The young man was stunned for a moment, then said, "Just spend one night with me. I'll give you 30 thousand dollars. I'm sure your husband won't find out.""30 thousand?" Chloe blinked. "That won’t even buy you one of my eyelashes.""All right, don't push your luck. If you're not interested, just forget it. Quit bragging."This man acknowledged Gary as the most capable and wealthy among the Snyders. The Snyders were not as well off. If Chloe came here with her family, it meant her family knew the Snyders well. Th
Jake felt even more disappointed when he saw how lovely they looked together.Joseph glanced at Jake with his chin slightly raised as he assessed him condescendingly. When Jake met Joseph’s gaze, he froze. He was convinced that Joseph had detected the regret etched on his face. He felt embarrassed and the tips of his ears turned red. Chloe was a remarkable and excellent woman, yet he chose Ava over her. If he was Chloe's husband, he would share in half of Exotic Star's shares. He had made a wrong decision, but what was done could not be undone. Jake quickly averted his gaze and walked away. He was worried that he might lose his composure if he stayed any longer.Chloe paid Jake no heed, only noticing the hand gripping her waist getting tighter and tighter. She glared at Joseph and said in a low voice, "Mr. Ex-husband, can you please let go now? It's not like we're Siamese twins."Joseph stared at her silently, showing no intention of letting go. "Don’t call me that, I don’t like