Patrick looked at Xavia suspiciously before glancing at Chloe. "What happened?" Xavia beat Chloe to it. "I wanted to see Grandpa one last time but Ms. Chloe prohibited me from doing so. She pushed me to the ground... Patrick, I don't blame her. She’s probably upset because of her fight with Joe. I can understand her feelings." Chloe was too exhausted and weak to argue with Xavia so she stayed quiet. She was not expecting Patrick to speak up for her. After all, many people thought that her child was not Joseph's."You're right," Patrick said slowly, "But there's one thing you didn't do well." Xavia became baffled. "What’s that?""You know that Ms. Chloe’s fighting with Mr. Joseph, so why did you come here and disturb them? Are you trying to take advantage of the situation?""I just—” Xavia blushed and hurriedly tried to explain, but Patrick was not interested in hearing what she had to say."Stop talking and stop dreaming. What you want is impossible. Mr. Harold drew up a wil
Annoyed with Xavia, Chloe did not wish to see her any longer. "It's fine, Patrick. I'm not hungry.""Let's eat together. You need to stay with Grandpa for the second half of the night," Joseph said in an aloof tone."Joe, I want to stay too and show my respect for Grandpa." Xavia sounded gentle as she looked at him eagerly, wishing that he would agree to it."I told you to take care of the baby. You don't have to tire yourself over anything else. We can just let Chloe deal with these sorts of things."Joy flashed across Xavia's face as she said shyly. "Okay, I'll listen to whatever you say."Joseph glanced indifferently at Chloe and ordered, "Patrick, take her upstairs.""I don't want to eat. I’ve lost my appetite after seeing you and her disgusting faces." Chloe sharply looked up and clenched her fists tightly. Disgust and hatred filled her eyes as she looked at Joseph.Disgusting faces?Joseph scoffed before he bent down and pinched her chin strenuously. "What right do you ha
"You should go. Lucas is waiting for you at the door." "But I want to stay with you.""There’s no need for that."Xavia gritted her teeth and placed Joseph's hand on her bulging belly.Subconsciously repulsed, he quickly pulled back his hand and shooed her away expressionlessly. "Don't make me repeat myself. Lucas isn't your personal driver. He doesn’t have any extra time to wait on you."Xavia's face turned pale. She suppressed her reluctance. "I just want you to stay with the child a little longer. Don't be angry. I'll go now."After she left, Joseph did not know what to do and simply returned to his bedroom to sleep. In bed, he tossed and turned. Though the curtains were closed, the light from downstairs still entered the room.He put on slippers and went to the French window to look down at the woman on the first floor. She was tired from kneeling, so she was now sitting on a chair. It was rather cold as autumn was around the corner. She seemed to be talking to the coffin,
"No, that’s not what I’m—"Halfway through her sentence, Joseph left without so much as a backward glance.Bitterness engulfed her. Feeling aggrieved, she felt like crying again. She was nearly harassed by some thugs yesterday and nearly lost her child. She was the injured victim and needed someone to take care of her during this particular period, but all Joseph did was hurt her.Chloe caressed her belly gently. "Baby, let's give up on your father, okay..." *Emily went to Exotic Star to find Noah according to the instructions on the paper strip Chloe had given her."So you're saying that Coco doesn't want to abort the child?""Yes." Emily was worried that he would not help, so she pretended to be pitiful. She was full of snot and tears now, looking very miserable. "That fucking bastard is keeping Coco locked up in the hospital and prohibited her from seeing anyone. He treats her so awfully." "I understand." Noah sipped his coffee calmly.Emily frowned. ‘You understand? Are
It was beyond Xavia's expectation that Chloe was firmly engraved in Joseph's heart. He even missed Chloe when he was drunk.The deep envy sparked into a wicked thought in Xavia’s mind. She floored the gas pedal and drove toward the hospital. Upon arriving there and about to get out of the car, she spotted the photo album in the backseat out of the corner of her eye.She turned and glanced at the man who was half asleep beside her. She then lightly picked up the album and quietly got out of the car, throwing it into a trash can nearby. *Chloe was asleep. The person who was keeping an eye on her had set up a simple bed at the door and stuck to his position.Xavia got out of the car and helped Joseph into the hospital.The subordinate at the door instantly spotted Joseph. He got up and went forward, saying in confusion, "Sir?""Joe’s drunk. Tell the nurse to get us a vacant room.""Oh, okay."Xavia averted her gaze and pointed at a room casually. "Get the room next door. It’ll
"Serves her right. It's her fault for not appreciating such a good husband. She can't blame anyone else for this.""That's true, but their wedding photos looked so beautiful. They were a picture-perfect couple. What a pity.""We shouldn't pity someone who lacks moral integrity.""Let's not dwell on it. After all, Mr. Joseph is never short of women. He brought another one last night..."The nurses’ voices slowly faded into the background, and Chloe felt her heart grow numb. Tears uncontrollably cascaded down her face, drenching the pillow in a large damp stain.*The sky was dimly lit as Joseph awoke with a terrible headache, the result of drinking too much the previous night.Xavia approached him, holding a glass of tomato juice. "Drink. It’ll help alleviate your hangover," she said in a gentle tone.Joseph refused the drink and furrowed his brow. "Why are you here?""I went to see you last night and found you drunk, clutching that wedding album and stumbling around with the i
"How dare you! I haven't done anything!" Emily was scared, but the thought of her good friend suffering made her instantly bristle up and retort with determination.Joseph nonchalantly dropped a charge on her. "Disturbing public order.""I’ve done no such thing! There are witnesses on the scene. I won't allow you to make baseless accusations."He arrogantly curled his lips and sneered. "Let’s wait and see."Ten minutes later, several men in police uniforms appeared at the hospital. At first glance, Chloe recognized the person leading the way was Tyson. "Em, you have to leave! Those policemen that just came are connected to him!" she called out.Emily felt a momentary panic, but she could not bear to run away. ‘Coco is suffering, and it'll only get worse if I do nothing,’ she thought.Tyson assessed the situation and quickly grasped what was happening.Emily wasted no time in lodging a complaint, addressing Tyson, "Officer, Joseph is illegally holding my dear friend hostage."Ty
Without waiting for Joseph to speak, Tyson was the first to raise his voice sternly. "What the hell do you think you're doing? Release her immediately!"The young officer was taken aback by Tyson’s yell, causing him to loosen his grip and allow Emily to escape. She covered her mouth as she spat out a tooth stained with blood.Chloe felt overwhelmed with guilt at the sight before her. Fortunately, they were in the hospital. Her almond eyes lacked their usual warmth and her voice was devoid of emotion as she said to Joseph, "Open the door. I'm taking Em to see a doctor."Joseph was unaccustomed to the way she looked at him—indifferent and icy—as if she were looking at a stranger. "I'll get Lucas to take her. You stay here."Chloe's heart sank, and her pupils dilated in disbelief. Joseph's response stabbed at her like a dagger. It was incomprehensible to her. "My friend is injured, and I want to accompany her to see a doctor. And all of this is because of you, yet you want to deprive