Unexpected Blessing After Divorce

Chapter 288

It was heart-wrenching for him to hear her crying. Christopher’s heart ached as daggers were stabbing his chest. He felt hurt as if he was suffocating and completely out of breath.

He raised his hand and stroked Yuliana’s head gently without saying anything.

Yuliana cried for a while. Finally, she was weary and soon fell asleep in Christopher’s arms.

In the end, the plate of pasta got mushy and sticky.

Christopher carried Yuliana up and put her back to bed. She looked tired and worn, as she had not slept well these days.

Christopher wiped away the tears on her face gently and brushed away the hair stuck on her face.

He sat by the bedside for a while before taking the plate of pasta downstairs.

Christopher made his way to the yard outside and lit a cigarette. He stared at the sky, which was covered in complete darkness.

There were neither stars nor a moon tonight.

The darkness, coupled with the hot and stuffy air, made him feel suffocated.

When Christopher finished smoking, he was about to head upstairs to deal with his work. Suddenly, he caught sight of a car driving into the Solace residence.

He stayed until Joyce got out of the car and walked straight to him.

and gorgeous in her white suit. She halted her steps in front of Christopher. Her eyes were puffy

frowned. “What’s

for a while. Then, she said coldly, “Chris, I hope you can leave Solace

her face and asked, “What do

don’t

a deep breath. She looked up and met his gaze while she responded, “Just literally. A car almost hit you because of what’s happening in Solace Corporation. Roe has been kidnapped, and he is still missing. As long as you take charge of Solace Corporation anymore, you and Yuliana will live happily as before. Roe may even come

before he asked, “How about Solace Corporation?”

his life contributing to Solace Corporation, but we have no idea whether he’s still alive. Do you want to end up like your brother? Besides, your parents, Yuliana, and Roe are still counting on you. Without

at her with a scrutinizing gaze after Joyce finished her words.

didn’t look

and asked, “What happened, Joyce?”

I just suddenly figured it out,”

“I won’t

stare. “Chris, don’t forget that you are only the Acting Chairman. I have the right to dismiss you from Solace Corporation. Please quit. I don’t want to make a big deal

around, she had every right to decide

deeply at Joyce.

away and pursed her lower lips. She did not continue talking but walked past Christopher and entered the room.

expression was so bitter that no

started to smoke again. After that, he went upstairs and headed

finished his work. However, he was not

had not slept much since Kendrick

he could not sleep too. If he managed to fall asleep, he could only

was hard for him to sleep again after