Chapter 316 I Won’t Force You, Don’t Define Our Relationship

“No!” Chloe refused without hesitation.

Joseph’s expression twisted into a sneer. “Would you be willing to do it if it were Icarus?”

Deep furrows appeared on Chloe’s forehead as she glared at him. “Who gave you the audacity to make such assumptions about me?”

“And yet, isn’t that who you are?” Joseph retorted.

“Whatever. Suit yourself.”

Chloe’s frustration grew, causing her to avert her gaze and look out the window.

Sensing an implicit admission in her reaction, Joseph was consumed by anger. He abruptly stood up, creating a resounding slam as he stormed out of the room.

The footsteps outside gradually faded until they disappeared entirely.

Chloe curled up, hugging herself tightly. Her pale face bore an overwhelming sense of

bitterness.

After Joseph left, he did not appear again until she was discharged from the hospital.

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. The caregiver who had been taking care of her accompanied her to Aesper and stayed at her house for two more days. Only when she saw that Chloe was moving around with ease did she finally feel at ease to leave.

Before leaving, the caregiver said, “Ms. Chloe, I hope you won’t find this offensive. Mr. Joseph may seem cold, but he genuinely cares about your well-being. He calls every day to ask about your health.”

Chloe froze. “Is that true?”

Aesper. He instructed me to take good care of you. Today’s my last day here, and I can tell that you both have feelings for each. other, so I don’t want to witness the continued misunderstandings between you

let out a long sigh. “I understand. I’ll

left, an unexpected

Chloe, laughing provocatively. “I told you that you’d be kicked out once Xavia returned. And now Joseph doesn’t want you anymore. Serves

“Joseph doesn’t want me, but does he want

Γ

“Why you!”

my house, or I will call the police.”

necessary to move out quickly. Her

are you so worked up? It’s been some time since we last saw each other.

to,” Chloe

said,

Chloe raised her gaze. “How

concern. Cherish the remaining time you have with Joseph,”

continued.

lightning, impaling her heart with an invisible blade and causing her body to tremble with anguish. Her mind went blank, and she stumbled,

truth of the saying, “There is

is dead.”

could not believe that Xavia had gotten pregnant after just one night… It must have

than just one

days, Chloe confined herself to her home, only making a phone call to Emily, while the rest of her time was spent in seclusion. On the third day, she had to

house, Icarus was waiting outside in the car. It seemed to her that he

here?” she asked.

a picture, thinking I could be your driver,” Icarus said. He was impeccably dressed in a black shirt and the glimmer from his gold-rimmed glasses bestowed upon him an air of sophistication and competence.

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