Vanya answered her phone and listened to Xavia's frantic story, then cut her off, "It's impossible to do an amniocentesis at three months unless they slice your belly open. Why are you panicking?"Xavia, taken aback by the rebuke, fell silent. 'Right, they can't do the amniocentesis yet. Four months is when it's safe. Plus, given my current condition…' Once she had calmed down, the panic lifted."All right, don't call me again unless it's something serious." Vanya was as busy as a bee to fulfill the task S had given her. But all the items were moved in today, so she had accomplished her mission.After hanging up the phone, Xavia arrived at the private hospital. The Whitmans invested in that hospital, so there was a floor dedicated to serving Harold.She went to the obstetrics department with the nurse. Surprisingly, Octavia was there too."Mrs. Tavia..."Smiling, Octavia nodded. "You’re here.""Umm... Mrs. Tavia, why did Grandpa want me here? It's too early for an amniocentesis.
Xavia's body trembled, her lips quivering as she said, "If you're already set on not believing me, no matter what I say, it won't change your mind. Even if the amniocentesis results say the baby is a Whitman, you might still argue that the results are false, right?""If you don't want others to know, don't do it. If you have nothing to hide, why the fuss?" Harold shot back."Will you stop doubting me if I agree to do it?" Xavia pleaded, her voice filled with hope."That remains to be seen," Harold retorted dismissively, stroking his beard. Even after the amniocentesis, he wanted a paternity test after the baby was born. Who knows, Xavia might tamper with the results.Octavia could not stand to watch any longer and interjected, "Dad, this is between Joe and his wife. Why are you hassling her like this?""Stay out of it," Harold snapped."I get that it’s not my business, but besides intimidating her, you can't do the amniocentesis," Octavia insisted, "If you ask me, the fact she's
Chloe woke up to find it was the middle of the night. She grabbed her phone to check the time, discovering that it was 2 a.m. Having caught up on a full night's sleep, she wondered if she should sleep till morning or get up.After ten minutes of wrestling with her thoughts, her growling stomach made the decision for her. Joseph was still in the living room, fast asleep. With his eyes sealed shut, he appeared innocent and tranquil. Even when he was lying on the sofa, he exuded an aura of refinement and elegance.Suddenly, Joseph cracked his eyes open and pulled Chloe into his embrace. "Finally decided to come out?"Chloe was irritated. "Were you pretending to sleep?""No, I couldn't sleep." He rested his chin on her shoulder and said slovenly, "Are you hungry?""Yeah.""Go to the kitchen."Chloe looked at him in disbelief. "Did you cook?""I had the chef come and prepare it.""Where did the chef come from?""The family home."Entering the kitchen, Chloe was greeted by the e
Chloe felt a bit shaky in front of the hulk of a man before them. "Don't do anything rash, Joseph," she murmured, "We're clearly outnumbered." Joseph's fists clenched, his eyes filled with a chilling emptiness. Apparently, he wasn't hearing her. Anxious, Chloe instinctively shielded her stomach with one hand, the other slipping into her bag to grab a can of pepper spray from her bag, ready for whatever came their way.The Amer buyer glared at them, practically spitting with rage. "What's your problem?!""Who gave you permission to bring coffins here?" Joseph spat back. Emerald Heights was a wealthy neighborhood and highly sought-after for its school district. Property prices had skyrocketed in recent years, making it tough for even the affluent to buy a place. But this man, whose funds to purchase the house were questionable, had turned it into a graveyard. What was he thinking? "It's my house! I can do whatever the hell I want! It's none of your—" His words cut off as Joseph
When they arrived at the hospital, they found Xavia was confined to a separate ward. Despite its small size, it had everything she could need. It was clear that Harold had simply locked her away without mistreating her. Seeing Joseph walk in, Xavia was quick to put two and two together. Vanya must have tipped off Octavia."Joe, I can't stay cooped up here. The meds I need are only available at Dahlia Hospital. You've got to get me out," she pleaded.Chloe blinked and watched the whole drama unfold, feeling a hint of satisfaction bubble up within her. She couldn't help but silently cheer Harold on, 'Way to go, Grandpa!'"Okay," Joseph replied, "I'll get you out of here." He had to admit Xavia was right. This private hospital didn't have the variety of medications and equipment that Dahlia Hospital boasted. At his words, Xavia swiftly got out of bed and followed him out. Suddenly, as if she just noticed Chloe, she smiled warmly. "Oh, Ms. Chloe, I didn't notice you there."Chloe s
Chloe had always been skilled at telling lies, and this time was no exception. She nodded, her lips forming a playful pout as she said, "Alright, alright, I won't leave you. Now let go. My chin's starting to hurt."Joseph kept his eyes locked on her, his hand showing no signs of loosening. Instead, his grip got even tighter, causing his knuckles to pale slightly.Feeling the searing pain in her chin, Chloe pushed against his chest, trying to put some space between them. "It really hurts. If you don't let go, I... mmm!"Before she could finish her sentence, he abruptly leaned down and sealed her lips with his own. The intensity of the kiss was anything but gentle, as if he desired to possess every inch of her, to claim her completely.Chloe found herself almost suffocating under the force of his kiss, barely managing to pull away. She tried to resist him, but that only made Joseph more intense. His strong hand firmly held the back of her head, leaving no room for escape. In the end,
Joseph came to a halt, his gaze locked onto Desmond. "Her name’s Yelena Sullivan. Do you know her?"Desmond shook his head and replied without any hesitation. "No, I don’t."Disappointment flickered in Joseph's eyes, and he swiftly changed the subject, avoiding the topic altogether.An hour later, he came out of the Sullivan estate. As he reached the entrance, he encountered Noah, who had just returned. Noah's steps were hurried, his face unusually tense. Upon seeing Joseph casually walking out as if nothing had happened, his heart skipped a beat."What brought you here today, Mr. Joseph?"Joseph squinted slightly, observing the beads of sweat on Noah's nose, and a faint smile played on his lips. "As a kid, you shouldn't meddle in adult affairs. Did you deliberately rush back home?""I'm worried you'll go running to my grandfather and accuse me of trying to steal your wife.""You can't steal my wife," Joseph said, his tone exuding arrogance and pride.Noah smiled faintly. "Hone
"Even if I can't tolerate it, what can I do?""Tell him you're pregnant! He needs to know that he's the kid’s father!""Even if he wants this child and asks me to keep it, I won't let my child share a father with Xavia's child."Emily pursed her lips. "Can't he let Xavia raise the child alone?""The kid is innocent.""And so are you," Emily said with a choked voice as she embraced Chloe. "I can be the child's godmother and help you raise them, but I still feel bad for you. You're kind and wonderful. Since childhood, Benjamin and Karen have treated you poorly, and now when they’ve finally received the punishment they deserve, Xavia appeared and ruined your happy life. It's so unfair to you."Chloe patted her shoulder and sighed. "Life is unpredictable, but at least I still have you. Besides, things are much better now than before."Apart from the difficulty of letting go of her feelings, there was not much else to worry about."Do you still love Joseph?" Emily asked."It's not