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?!”

gravity of your actions?! If any harm had befallen her today, you would’ve become a murderer! Your life would’ve been irreparably ruined!”

was amiss with his daughter. Worried that she might stir up trouble, he never anticipated discovering her sinister plan to

if I had killed her, I would’ve died too. An eye

defiantly.

voice hardened. “How am I supposed to face your mother if you end up losing your life? Enough with the words. Come here and apologize to Chloe!”

you think a simple apology will be enough, Mr. Richard? Is my wife’s life so insignificant in your eyes?”

towering figure exuded an intimidating presence that sent shivers down

fully grasping the severity of the situation. With authority, he

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 to this fundamental principle.

apologize. She’s not even dead, so why should I apologize?!”

woman right before her very eyes was utterly unbearable.

kneel before Chloe. Throughout the ordeal, Jane appeared like a victim of humiliation, bitterly complaining and spewing venomous words.

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