Chapter 171 Xavia’s Letter

Chloe slept through the evening and woke up in a daze, finding a nurse attending to her hand.

“Your fever hasn’t subsided, so we’ll continue with the IV drip. You’ll need to stay in the hospital for observation today, so you can’t be discharged yet,” the nurse informed her.

“What’s my temperature?” Chloe asked.

“102.2,” Emily replied, tucking in the blanket around Chloe. “You should focus on resting in the upcoming days and avoid exerting yourself.”

“But what about work? And Joseph’s birthday? Also, the hearing is coming up in another two days…” Chloe voiced her concerns.

“Joseph is the CEO of Fairlight, so why worry about work? Besides, his birthday isn’t a one- time event. You’ll have an opportunity to make it up to him later. I’ve already delivered the gift on your behalf. As for the court hearing, it’s still some time away. You should be feeling better by then,” Emily reassured her.

“You’re right… By the way, where’s Joseph?”

“He had some business to attend to and just left.”

“Oh, does he like the gift I got him?”

The gift was considered low-priced for someone of his status.

‘Will he find it cheap?’

gift, Emily tilted her head and said, ” Outwardly, he appeared unimpressed, but behind closed doors, his smile

ear.’

lips twitched. “It’s just a pajama set, nothing rare or valuable. I’m sure you

has feelings for

but she quickly shook her head. “That’s impossible. He doesn’t have any romantic feelings for me. At most, he

a soft spot for you. I don’t know to what extent, but do you remember how he acted when he wanted to jump into the reservoir to save you? Did he look anxious or

couldn’t see clearly. I only heard him say he wanted

for a moment, then slapped her own thigh in excitement. “That’s it! It’s proof

come on, Em.” Chloe chuckled, finding her friend’s enthusiasm amusing. “If he loves me, wouldn’t I be able to sense it?”

than the players. Trust me, hold onto him tightly. Become a wealthy madam in the future, bask

your sugar mommy,” Chloe playfully agreed, leaning back and feeling drowsy.

with you for a while. Sleep. Joseph has arranged a caregiver for there’s anything you

you. If

caused all of this,

again, it was early morning of the following day. She got out of bed and headed to the bathroom, where she encountered a nurse who took the opportunity to

running a mild temperature. Nevertheless, she was

I’ll arrange for my discharge later,” Chloe replied.

After having breakfast at the hospital cafeteria and tidying up a bit, she took a cab back to the

who had returned late last night, was leaving early again today. As he

he asked, his voice laced with

at the hospital after his morning

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