Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 526 Hazel Is a Habitual Offender, Chloe Was Deceived

Emily raised her cup and took a sip of lemon juice, her mind filled with disbelief. “Damn it! That blind date at the resort was an absolute disaster. Rob and the matchmaker exchanged a few words, insinuating that Lucas was my lover. Then, the matchmaker had the audacity to inform my parents.

“They pressured me into inviting Lucas over so that they could scrutinize and assess him. And I figured it’d be wiser to shift the dynamics and just ask Lucas for a favor. That way, I can bid farewell to these dreadful blind dates and steer clear of the ensuing troubles.”

Chloe interjected, her voice laced with reason. “But your parents aren’t particularly fond of Lucas. They’ve met him once and were far from impressed.”

“Yeah, they didn’t like him. But if they keep forcing my hand, I’ll just tell them it’s a done deal, “Emily replied.

Her parents had set their sights on a son-in-law with a hefty salary and a prestigious government job-requirements that were contradictory. Given Emily’s average qualifications and ordinary family background, finding a suitable match should have been sufficient. How could she dare to entertain the notion of a prince charming? Only her parents seemed lost in a perpetual daydream.

Chloe blinked her almond-shaped eyes and fixed her gaze on Emily. “Are you certain that’s the only reason?”

“Yes!”

Chloe seemed to have further questions, but their conversation was interrupted by Joseph’s arrival. Emily shifted her attention to Joseph and teased, “You’ve had a busy day.”

Joseph responded with a cool and bewildered tone. “Excuse me?”

“We saw Xavia calling you,” Emily asserted firmly. How typical of a man to not admit anything. Men always had this frustrating flaw of being stubborn until confronted with evidence.

when was

an hour ago.”

“Xavia and I didn’t speak on

nudged Chloe with her elbow, urging her silently.

of makeup. Since becoming pregnant, she had forsaken her form-fitting clothes and high heels, emanating

worldly concerns. Beneath her calm exterior, a trace of suppressed jealousy lingered.

an hour ago, but you were on another

would remain. unchanged. The numbness did not

on a call.”

softly, frustration

on the table, he explained, “I did receive a call this afternoon, but it was Victor who called. The conversation took

eyes widened in bewilderment. Was it merely a coincidence? Had Xavia not actually called him? Or was it a situation similar to hers, where the call was engaged and could not go through?

for a moment before swiftly regaining her

embarrassment. “It’s a misunderstanding. It’s all just a

did you just say about Xavia?” Joseph’s tone toward Emily held less

baby clothes at the maternity store on the lower floor of the mall.”

his response was swift. “I haven’t