Chapter 290 A Promise for a Great-Grandchild

Chloe instantly froze in place, her face flushing slightly. It felt as if she were a high-level bitch.

This statement seemed to trigger something within Joseph. His towering figure advanced toward Chloe, his eyes gleaming with sinister intensity. “Your methods have always been. deplorable, and if I’m being honest, quite foolish. Your intentions were written all over your face, and yet I fell for them. At the very moment you successfully manipulated me, were you secretly mocking me as a fool in your heart?”

very

After several days of tranquility, he reflected on their past encounters. From the beginning, she had audaciously seduced him, with the only noteworthy element being the sincerity in her eyes.

Chloe found herself backed into a corner, her hands pushing against Joseph’s chest as she frowned. “Don’t paint yourself as the victim here. Dig deep into your heart and ask if I haven’t treated

you well. Do you truly believe that I never genuinely cared?

“I’ve never had the audacity to treat you the way you treated me. I’d never utter all those hurtful words. I was afraid you’d become angry and give me the cold shoulder.

“You prefer plain food, so I have to accompany you in eating such dishes every day. And when we occasionally have something spicy, I’m expected to be grateful and thankful to you for giving me the opportunity to taste it.”

aggrieved she felt. Tears streamed down her face. uncontrollably, falling to the ground with a soft pitter-patter. Her once-beautiful face was now adorned with tear stains, resembling a flower bud

crossing paths with him. If only they had never met, she would

for her appearance, and an indescribable irritation welled up inside him. He twirled his fingers, feeling the urge to wipe away her tears. However, he

If you want to put on a show, wait until the old man wakes

him

few days had been arduous, and shedding tears had offered a brief respite.. Yet, an unexplainable

things were irreversible.

regained consciousness. Family members may now enter,” the nurse

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Joseph exchanged a glance before proceeding

bed, and Chloe’s guilt intensified as she gazed at him. Her lips. quivered, and she fought to

and said, “I’m okay. You and the brat haven’t really

bring herself to reveal the truth

and advised, “Please avoid causing stress to the elderly. Don’t

“We’re aware…”

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