Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 190 Was That a Confession, Jojo?

These particular words immediately struck a nerve with Chloe, causing a surge of sensitivity within her. “No… No! Don’t be absurd. You and I are simply colleagues with a superior-

subordinate relationship and are only roommates at best. Why would I be jealous?!”

Unwilling to admit she had feelings for him, she vehemently denied it.

Joseph sighed helplessly, his voice laced with rare patience.” Xavia returned to the country today and insisted on meeting me at Fairlight after getting off the plane.”

But halfway through, Xavia had fainted and Joseph left after taking her to the hospital.

“Nonsense. You definitely went out for a meal together!”

“No, we didn’t.”

“Then what’s with the wrinkles on your sleeves?” Chloe pouted, assuming an attitude resembling a wife interrogating her husband. However, she seemed unaware of her own behavior.

“Xavia pulled on my sleeves when she fainted.”

“Swear it!”

Joseph grasped hold of her ear and spoke in a drawn–out tone, “Are you pushing your luck?”

“I was just joking. You have no sense of humor. I’m going to take Toto for a walk now. You should go to bed early,” Chloe

pleaded. She managed to break free and hurriedly descended. the stairs, her footsteps noticeably quickening.

While walking the dog, Chloe had a half–hour voice call with Emily. Emily’s senses sharpened like a hawk spotting its prey when she learned about Joseph’s first love returning. “She didn’t come back earlier or later, but precisely after you two got married. She’s most likely back to stir up trouble. Stay alert and don’t let her take Joseph away. I’m still counting on your support!”

“If she doesn’t come back, does that mean Joseph and I will end up together?”

“Why not? Even something as outrageous as getting a marriage certificate happened. Have some confidence in yourself.”

Chloe muttered softly, “But he doesn’t like me, and I don’t like him either.‘

Emily paused, then spoke seriously, “I’m certain that Joseph has feelings for you. For example, if he didn’t care about you, when telling you about where he was tonight, he wouldn’t have bothered.‘

“Is that true…” Did he say it because he cared about her? Ripples stirred in Chloe’s heart, and she inexplicably felt a sense of joy.

“Come on. He’s the young and promising president of

Fairlight. He’s wealthy and handsome. Women from Aesper to Docwood are lining up to pursue him. Why would he bother telling you these things when he could be spending that time making more money? Why would he have nothing better to do than proactively share those matters with you?”

“But…”

“Don’t ‘but‘ me. The same goes for you. I know you. You have feelings for Joseph too.”

“No! That’s not true!” Chloe reflexively refuted.

Emily did not hold back as she pierced through with her words, “You claim not to have feelings for him, yet your demeanor when he meets his first love betrays your true emotions. Why did you become so gloomy and sullen, resembling a resentful woman?”

could not deny the truth in her best friend’s words. Reluctantly, she faced the reality she had been avoiding. Why did she allow herself

“Actually, it’s only natural to develop feelings for someone you spend a lot of time with. Even a dog managed to capture your

while stroking Toto’s fur. The thought of not seeing Toto for even a day tugged at

always been a fan of good looks, and she would often have a positive impression of any handsome stranger. However, the initial fascination would usually fade after a

a bit longer.

too late and regret it. Okay,

she made her

car, her eyes wide as she asked, “Will you be back home on

“I will.”

her bangs and asked, “Did the first love return to

besides, she’s not my first love.” Joseph’s answer was straightforward, indicating that he had not spent much

Chloe leaned closer and inquired,

“Yes.”

many relationships have you

“One.”

disinterested. “First one, huh?”

to lose, especially when it was the kind of

eyes and asked, “And what about you? How many relationships

for her to have never been

same as

met in the restroom your first?” His brows furrowed, displaying his clear disgust.

the campus heartthrob back in

the car turned

cold chuckle escaped his lips. “Did

Chloe found the courage, but she blurted out, “I was merely defending Jake.

the driver seat involuntarily gasped.

the facts.”

twisting the facts? It’s clear that you have no regard for my feelings and that I hold no place in your heart!” She realized she may have crossed a line and swiftly attempted to amend her words. ” Sob, sob. I’ve fallen in love with a heartless man. I’m so pitiful and miserable.

twitched. “If I didn’t have you in my heart, I wouldn’t have bothered explaining myself to you at such lengths

fell, the car fell into a hushed silence

locked in a

almond–shaped eyes sparkled with clarity and

into laughter,

perfectly aligned, pearly whites. “Was that a confession, Jojo?”

passionate and sincere gaze. Uncomfortably, he averted his gaze and

him, it gave people a feeling that

pressed on, “I also have a

She had noticed the changes in him. It was just that she had never considered

long legs crossed

supposed to be so deeply in love with me that she can’t

guilt. From a

only cause you to resent me. So, I can only reveal a glimpse of my affection, like

It would be a shame

and well- chiseled jawline. He