Chapter 212 That’s Enough

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