Chapter 785 She Still Cared for Him and the Whitmans

Chapter 785 She Still Cared for Him and the Whitmans

The next morning, the skies were clear and bright. Jasper stood on tiptoes, peering into the distance with a puzzled expression. "Daddy, why isn't Ms. Chloe here yet?"

They had agreed to meet at nine, but it was now already half-past.

Joseph squinted, trying to hide his disappointment as he replied in a steady tone, "She's not coming."

"Why?" Jasper’s little face fell.

Just then, Joseph's phone pinged. Jasper quickly leaned in to read the message. As expected, it was from Chloe.

[Something came up. I won't be able to make it. Sorry.]

tilted his head in confusion, then looked at his father. "Daddy, how did you know?

"No."

"But then why—"

icy, but his usually cool lips carried a

skepticism. "Your expression is off. Are you hiding something from me?" Who in the world would be happy instead

in a good

whereabouts, a storm of blood and

still too young to comprehend these deep implications. He felt a little disappointed

down, he could not bring himself to hate Chloe. Strangely enough, he and his father share a strict sense of timekeeping and gave no second chances to tardy fellows. But when

buckled Jasper into the backseat, then called Frieda

door with the breakfast she had bought. She headed toward the nearby residential area, her actions smooth and natural, just like the other breakfast patrons.

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of jeans and a simple white T-shirt while watering the flowers in the backyard. Her attire gave off a fresh vibe, and the sunlight shone down, illuminating the fine fuzz on her face and the particles in the air. The

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