Chapter 169 A Twenty-Eight-Year-Old Child
Joseph’s body stiffened. He turned around slowly and was greeted by the sight of Chloe’s drenched figure.
She was soaked from head to toe, her fair features appearing even paler amidst the wetness. Yet, her delicate brows and eyes retained their ethereal beauty, evoking a sense of fragility and
sorrow.
As Joseph gazed at her, a wave of disbelief and relief washed over him, momentarily numbing his senses. The tension in his body began to dissipate, replaced by a profound sense of gratitude and solace. At that moment, he realized how glad he was to see her standing there, safe and unharmed.
He removed his coat and approached her, gently draping it over her shoulders. His voice, laced with a tenderness that had never been revealed before, resonated in the air. “How did you manage to escape?”
Chloe pointed toward Richard who was standing beside her. “He saved me.”
Jane’s eyes widened with rage. “Father, why did you ruin my plan?!”
voice booming with fury. “Do you even comprehend the gravity of your actions?! If any harm had befallen her today, you would’ve become
with his daughter. Worried that she might stir up trouble, he never anticipated discovering her sinister plan to drown
too. An eye
defiantly.
your mother if you end up losing your life? Enough with
simple apology will be enough, Mr. Richard? Is my wife’s life so insignificant
aura, and his towering figure exuded an intimidating presence that sent shivers
of the situation. With
was an invaluable virtue, surpassing the worth of any material possession. When lost. or disregarded, it becomes incapable of securing even the most basic necessities. Regrettably, Jane remained oblivious
even dead,
sight of the man she loved protecting another woman right before her very eyes was utterly unbearable.
had two people hold her down, forcing her to kneel before Chloe.
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