Chapter 231

Chapter 231 She’s So Troublesome

“I found the friend of the man in the footage. He’s one of the homeowners of this neighborhood. I went

to see him, but he had already deleted the video…”

“Tsk.”

Since Xavia had achieved her goal, it did not matter if the video was deleted. Lowering her head, she

said nervously. “My emotions got the better of me when I watched the video yesterday, and I unjustly

accused Ms. Chloe. Joe, is Ms. Chloe at home right now? I want to apologize to her.”

Joseph’s jaw tightened, his expression cold as he sneered. “No need to apologize. Didn’t she hit the

dogs? Did she not lie? What’s done can’t be undone. Since she made a mistake, she needs to be

punished.

After briefly pausing, Xavia agreed with Joseph, “You’re right. Lying isn’t about the size of the problem

but about one’s fundamental attitude.”

Upon hearing her words, Joseph’s gaze darkened, his countenance subtly changing with a chilling

aura. “Please see yourself out. I want to be alone for a while.”

Xavía nodded silently and reminded him, “Remember to take your breakfast. You have a weak

stomach.”

Joseph looked at the white bandage on Xavia’s arm and suddenly became irritated again.

Noon arrived.

Joseph thought that Chloe would beg him to let her out, but he had not heard any movement from the

bedroom. Frowning, he called out to her. “Chloe.”

There was no response.

He twisted the doorknob and saw her lying in bed. Her face was pale and covered in cold sweat as if

trapped in a nightmare. Her eyes were tightly shut as she muttered something helplessly.

His heart skipped a beat, and he touched her forehead. ‘D*mn it, she’s having a fever.’

“Wake up. I’ll take you to the hospital”

Joseph tried to wake Chloe, but she seemed to sense someone beside her and curled up in fear,

resembling an abandoned little kitten.

Joseph had no other choice but to carry her. However, as soon as he touched her, she screamed in

panic.

“No… It wasn’t me… Please don’t hit me…

“Dad… It really wasn’t me…

“It was Ava. She’s the one who did it. It wasn’t me…”

A pang of pain shot through Joseph’s heart, and his large hand gently patted Chloe’s back. soothing

her emotions in the middle of the nightmare.

In the end, he invited Harold’s doctor to the villa. After a simple examination, the doctor said, “Her body

is weak, and her immunity system isn’t in great condition, so she caught a cold. She just

needs to take some cold medicine.”

Once the doctor left, Joseph retrieved cold medicine from the first-aid kit, intending to feed it to Chloe.

She tightly sealed her lips, refusing to take the medicine, causing most of the water in the cup to spill.

Joseph frowned. “You’re so troublesome.”

Without hesitation, he placed the medicine in his mouth, leaned down, and kissed Chloe’s lips.

Evening came.

Chloe woke up in an exhausted state. When she saw someone beside her, she instantly became fully

alert.

“Why are you in my bed?”

Having slept for too long, coupled with menstrual discomfort and having a cold, Chloe felt weak all over,

and her voice sounded soft and tender, resembling a spoiled child.

Joseph, who had not been fully asleep, was awakened by her fuss. Putting his hand on his forehead,

he replied irritably, “This is my bedroom.

Chloe was momentarily stunned, recalling being forcibly locked in the room by him yesterday. Without

hesitation, she uncovered the blanket and got out of bed to return to her own bedroom.

Softening his tone, Joseph spoke as if he was doing her a big favor. “You have my permission to sleep

here tonight.”

Over the course of last night, she should realize where she went wrong, and it was about time she

apologized to him.

“Thanks, but no thanks.” Chloe put on her shoes without even a pause.