Chapter 661 Not One, but Two Lives Lost

It was late at night, and snow began to fall. The large, fluffy snowflakes appeared eager to blanket the scene of the fire. When Joseph arrived at the hospital, a few snowflakes landed on his long eyelashes, softening his typically sharp gaze. His eyes held a glimmer of moisture, revealing an uncharacteristic absence of aggression and a touch of sorrow.

Lucas struggled to find the words to say. His voice trembled with emotion. "Sir, Ms. Chloe…is gone."

"What do you mean ‘gone?’"

"Ms. Chloe had an accident at the mansion. She fell and was immediately brought to the hospital. The doctors discovered severe internal bleeding. While they were performing the surgery, a fire broke out. And despite their efforts, they couldn't save the baby or her..."

Joseph froze, his senses dulled by the weight of the news. It felt as if darkness had enveloped him, robbing him of sight. He could not see the figures before him or the path stretching ahead. All he could hear was the haunting echo of Lucas'