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Chapter 785 She Still Cared for Him and the Whitmans

The next morning, the skies were clear and bright. Jasper stood on tiptoes, peering into the distance with a puzzled expression. "Daddy, why isn't Ms. Chloe here yet?"

They had agreed to meet at nine, but it was now already half-past.

Joseph squinted, trying to hide his disappointment as he replied in a steady tone, "She's not coming."

"Why?" Jasper’s little face fell.

Just then, Joseph's phone pinged. Jasper quickly leaned in to read the message. As expected, it was from Chloe.

[Something came up. I won't be able to make it. Sorry.]

He tilted his head in confusion, then looked at his father. "Daddy, how did you know? Did Ms. Chloe tell you beforehand?"

"No."

"But then why—"

"Kids shouldn’t ask so many questions." Joseph's words were icy, but his usually cool lips carried a faint smile.

Jasper blinked, his eyebrows knitting together in skepticism. "Your expression is off. Are you hiding something from me?" Who in the world would be happy instead of angry after being stood up?
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