Joseph’s face darkened slightly as he inquired, "Would a friend suffice?""Ideally, it’d be better if it was a family member.""She doesn't have any relatives in Aesper.""All right, come with me then.""Are you with them? Please come and settle the payment." The nurse handed a few forms to Chloe, who reached out to take them."Okay.""The payment counter is located on the first floor."*The doctor placed the test results in front of Joseph and spoke in a solemn tone. "I regret to inform you that the patient has been diagnosed with leukemia, and unfortunately, the optimal treatment period has already passed.""What?" Joseph's pupils suddenly contracted."The patient came for checkups in this hospital recently. Didn't she tell you?""No...""Given the current condition of the patient, she’s highly susceptible to infections throughout her body. It is essential for you to attend to her emotionally and help minimize any emotional upheavals. Maintaining a positive mood is cruci
Chloe followed the sound of the voice and witnessed Xavia tightly clutching Joseph's hand, tears of joy streaming down her face.'Did Joseph really agree to her request?' Chloe pondered, her heart throbbing with pain. She tightly clenched her fists, attempting to suppress her unwarranted emotions, but the effort was futile. The intertwined hands of the two felt like piercing thorns in her heart. Her vision blurred, and before the tears could escape, she hastily turned around and fled, her appearance disheveled and distressed.Nathan, sensing the tension in the room, realized it was not the right time to stay and offered a mischievous smile. "I'll leave you two to it. Carry on then."Earlier, Xavia had grabbed onto Joseph’s hand before the door was opened. Joseph's attention was distracted at that moment. It took him a moment to realize what happened before swiftly retracting his hand, his tone distant. "Rest well. I have some matters to attend to, so I got to go."Nathan playfully
"Xavia wants you to spend more time with her during her chemotherapy," Chloe said calmly, reciting the words she had rehearsed in her mind all afternoon. "I'll keep my distance from you from now on. But don't worry, I'll continue to play my part as your wife in front of your grandfather, and if necessary, I can even move out of your house. But if you want me to do it fast, I might need your help in getting a new place."Joseph swiftly comprehended her message, his brow furrowing deeply. "So, as long as Xavia needs it, you're willing to step aside and let me go without putting up a fight?"'Aren't you deeply in love with me?'Sighing, Chloe said honestly, "I want to maintain some of my dignity."She no longer desired to cling desperately to someone who no longer reciprocated her feelings. Once upon a time, she had been consumed by a burning desire for revenge against Jake, but now, she no longer needed to.Silence permeated the car, a coldness enveloping them from the tips of their
As the night grew darker, the rain persisted without any sign of relenting. Chloe stood in the biting wind for two hours, her delicate face growing ever paler from the cold. She knew now that getting a ride was out of the question and began to move forward, struggling against the elements one step at a time."Sir, it seems like Ms. Chloe intends to walk back," Lucas reported.Joseph's face darkened. 'She would rather walk back than come back to me?'"Follow her," he commanded.A deep sigh escaped Lucas's lips. It was evident that Joseph and Chloe had feelings for each other, yet neither of them was willing to set their pride aside.As the highway stretched toward Docwood, a bustling procession of vehicles hurried past, leaving behind trails of splashing water. In the middle of this commotion, a white sedan on the road gradually decelerated, displaying an exceptional level of courtesy as it approached Chloe.Chloe was oblivious to the car's presence. Shivering uncontrollably from
Chloe's parched throat burned. She had not had any water for a long time, rendering her voice hoarse and feeble."Water," she croaked.In response to her plea, Joseph immediately released her hand and poured a glass of water for her. Chloe eagerly gulped it down, relieving the dryness in her throat and alleviating the stinging sensation. Then, she fell silent again.Joseph firmly held her chin, compelling her to meet his gaze. He emanated an imposing presence that exuded intimidation. "What are you thinking about?" he asked."I'm thinking about what you're thinking," Chloe replied."And have you figured it out?""I have my guesses," she replied. "You're married, yet you're seeing another woman. While you want Xavia, you want me as well."Chloe's eyes bore into his, concealing a deep sense of disdain. He was the one who kicked her out of his car, and now he was pretending to be worried about her. He truly was a despicable man.Joseph sneered coldly. "Are you jealous?"After a w
Emily stared at the information about Xavia on Wikipedia, lost in thought. "She is quite beautiful, but she gives off a keep-your-distance vibe. She doesn't look like someone easy to get along with, not like you."Chloe responded with a smile, perceiving Emily's words as mere consolation. "Well, she’s a renowned violinist, after all. She naturally carries herself differently from the rest of us.""Hah, she's just another poser."At that moment, Chloe's phone rang, and Joseph's voice came through, informing her of his arrival.Joseph's car was parked by the hospital entrance. As Chloe and Emily approached, engrossed in their lively conversation and laughter, Joseph could not help but notice Chloe's resplendent complexion and her vibrant energy. She seemed to emanate a vibrant aura as if she had completely recovered.A smile crept onto his face. It seemed to him that she had recovered well and that it would not affect her ability to conceive in the future."I'll drop you home, Emil
Joseph rubbed her head impatiently like he was stroking Toto. "We're already married. What kind of relationship can we have?""We signed a contract, a three-year term. After that, we'll get a divorce.""We don't have to get divorced.""That's not what I meant.""You want to get a divorce?" Joseph asked, his voice lacing with anger.Chloe shook her head and spoke earnestly, "We can separate both. Love is love, and a contract is a contract. Love develops over time. Once both of us feel that the relationship is ready to progress further, we won't need that contract anymore."However, she would still pay him the money she owed him."You don't believe that our relationship will last?"Chloe wanted to nod because their family backgrounds and social statuses differed greatly, and she feared that he was merely caught up in the novelty of their relationship.However, she could not say that outright. She obediently shook her head and said, "No, I feel that getting together with you so s
Wyatt's words unsettled Chloe, creating a sense of unease within her. She could not shake off the feeling that there was someone influential supporting Ava from behind the scenes. However, the substantial amount of money offered by Wyatt was too tempting to ignore.Besides, considering that her relationship with the Johnsons was already strained, Chloe believed there was little to lose by assisting Wyatt. Therefore, she decided to help Wyatt. And as a show of sincerity, Wyatt transferred 50 thousand dollars as a deposit immediately after hanging up the phone.Looks like Chloe was not the only one who found Ava detestable.With the 100 thousand dollars, along with the money her mother had left her, she was getting closer to her goal of accumulating 280 million.On another note, Emily had recently sent over the jewelry her mother had left behind, but Chloe had not had the chance to sort it out properly.'Well, I guess I should take them to a specialized counter for maintenance and c