Chuckling, Chloe said, "Xavia isn't someone you can describe with just the words 'troublemaker.'"Ophelia ignored Chloe. In her mind, Xavia and Chloe were cut from the same cloth. One was after her father while the other snatched her brother. Both of them were detestable. "I'm only 2 weeks along. I'll be fine," Xavia said as she shook her head at Carolina. She then took a gift out and said gently, "I heard you haven’t been feeling well lately, but I didn’t know what to bring since you have everything in the royal palace, so here's a simple herb. I hope you'll like it."Perplexed, Carolina glanced at Kenneth for a moment before accepting the gift.Seizing his chance, Kenneth said, "Mom, Vee has held on to this herb for several years. She even refused to take it during her chemotherapy.""Geez, it's just a herb. It's like the radishes in the kitchen, not the stars in the sky. Is it necessary to praise it so much?" Ophelia scoffed sarcastically. Kenneth felt embarrassed. "It’s not
Chloe shrugged and said, "For now, we can't say for certain if she's Xavia's daughter, but the odds are pretty high."As for whether it was a second marriage, she believed that Eustace should know that better than anyone else. In any case, her first marriage was definitely not to Joseph."Bullshit. Look at the kid. She's a splitting image of Xavia. Anyone with eyes could tell that!" Ophelia’s fury grew the more she thought about it. She snatched Chloe's phone and said, "I can't wait anymore. I have to reveal Xavia's true colors to Ken."Chloe was taken aback by Ophelia's sudden actions. By the time she realized what had happened, Ophelia had already disappeared from sight. Her brows furrowed, but she soon relaxed as a thought crossed her mind.Meanwhile, Ophelia led Kenneth into a room. She showed him the photos on Chloe's phone and said, "Take a good look. That’s the daughter of your beloved Vee. You didn't know about it, did you?"Kenneth took a good look at the photos. The gi
Standing up, Noah fixed his gaze on Chloe and tilted his head in confusion. "Don't you want to know where your child is? Let's go ask Vanya then."Chloe gulped and forced herself to calm down. "Okay, let's go."Zoelle sized up the pair, then took the lead. "Let's go. I'll report on the results of the treatment as well."Chloe blinked and cautiously asked, "Are you planning to leave Docwood?""I don't know yet. Since things are wrapping up on your end, I'm considering where to go next."Vanya's illness was no ordinary ailment. It was a chronic intrusion that required careful management. Complete recovery would take up to three years, during which she would need constant medication to maintain proper bodily functions. If Zoelle was to accompany every patient throughout their entire treatment, she should switch careers and become a caregiver instead.On the top floor, Vanya sat in a chair, her gaze fixed on the TV in front of her. Chloe followed her line of sight to the screen. The
Once they exited the room, Zoelle wrote down Vanya’s prescription and left. She told them she would make one final visit in three days.Chloe glanced at the prescription as Noah casually set it aside. Instead of immediately handing it over to the helper responsible for preparing the medicine. he embraced Chloe tenderly. He gently patted her back as his eyes filled with worry."How about catching a movie to lift your spirits?"It was clear that he was in a good mood.Chloe did not push Noah away and responded warmly, "I’m not feeling up to it. I haven't been to the office for several days, so I’d like to go check on how the sales are coming along.""That works too.""I'll go on my own. You spend time with Grandpa. You two haven't played chess together in a while. He brought it up with me a few times already.""Sure, I can also go over the details of the press conference with him."The public announcement of Chloe being Desmond's biological granddaughter was scheduled for the fol
Joseph heaved a sigh as he said, "I was as shocked as you are when I found out."Under the assumption that his mother was dead after having disappeared from his life for more than a decade, she suddenly came to him with a new appearance. It was a strange feeling, yet he felt joy that his mother had finally come home.Thinking back on all her interactions with Frieda, Chloe realized that Frieda had some unique qualities that distinguished her from the average person. She had in-depth knowledge of luxury items, yet was not attracted to them. She wore affordable brands, but still exuded an air of elegance and nobility. While the two aspects were not contradictory, cultivating such a refined demeanor required time and financial investment. She reckoned that Frieda was a formerly wealthy person who had fallen on hard times and was now working out of necessity.To Chloe, being around Frieda felt quite extraordinary, like standing next to a movie star.She wondered, "Why did your mother c
Joseph narrowed his eyes as he noticed her strange behavior. He walked up to her and asked, "What's the matter?"Looking a little awkward, Chloe said, "Can you get Ms. Frieda for me?" "Are you not feeling well?" he asked, his voice thick with concern. When he saw her placing her arm over her stomach, he continued, "Are you having a stomach ache? I'll take you to the hospital.""No, no. Just get Ms. Frieda for me," Chloe urged impatiently."I can't. I need to know what's going on with you," Joseph insisted. Even though his face remained cold and emotionless, his heart clenched with worry."Why you... Fine, fine. I'll tell you," Chloe blurted out in frustration, glaring at him. Why could this stupid guy not pick up on her cues?Before Joseph could respond, pain shot through her lower abdomen. Chloe's face turned pale and she bit her lip. The first day was always painful, and she needed painkillers to ease it.Joseph was stunned. Without waiting for Chloe to say anything, he drape
As he gently massaged her abdomen, it eased some of her pain, but also made her face turn red with embarrassment. Her lower back was sore and her hands and feet were cold and clammy. At this moment, she was surprised to find herself seeking the comfort he provided.‘This is embarrassing!' she thought. That being said, she did not push him away and said, "I'll pay for your car and shirt."Joseph continued to massage her with a smile on his face. The chill in his gaze began to melt away, replaced by warmth and affection. After being massaged for a while and with the car temperature just right, Chloe began to feel better. Seeing this, Joseph got out of the car and said, "Go ahead and change. If you need anything, just give me a call. I also picked up some underwear for you. No need to feel embarrassed and just make sure to change into it. Don't worry if you get the car dirty."Chloe nervously clenched her hands, feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude for his thoughtfulness. "
Clenching her teeth, Chloe forced out a smile and said, "They fit, but I'm not into lace anymore. Cotton is just more comfortable. If you get the chance next time, buy me ones with cartoon characters. Or maybe it’s best you don’t. You're not that young anymore and buying underwear with cartoons might make the salesperson think you have some special preferences."Joseph's face sank. It was evident that Chloe's tongue had gotten sharper over the years. Chloe's mood improved upon seeing the smile vanish from Joseph's face. She then turned to say bye to Lucas, who was squatting in the bushes like he was taking a dump.Lucas was taken aback, but his face soon lit up with a smile, and he wondered if they had made up. His mother had been wanting to introduce him to some girl from the neighboring village recently. She had mentioned it so many times, and he planned to take a day off tomorrow and have a serious discussion with that girl so as not to waste each other's time.Just when he got