Chapter 371

Chapter 371 My Child Must Not Carry Another Man’s Name

Noah pulled out a box of mint candies from his pocket and casually popped two into his mouth. With an

expression that blended innocence and curiosity, he resembled a diligent and inquisitive student.

“Xavia’s your girlfriend? Then what’s the deal between her and Joseph?”

Eustace shook his head in a mixture of confusion and pain, his face reflecting anguish. “I don’t know. I

don’t know anything.”

He had no clue why he was being hunted, let alone why Xavia suddenly talked about breaking up. He

was completely unaware of her involvement with Joseph.

“She’s pregnant,” Noah said.

“I know that!” Eustace’s spirits immediately lifted, his eyes brimming with overflowing happiness.

With an interested smile playing at the corners of his mouth, Noah said, “Oh?”

Seeing Noah’s disbelief, Eustace confidently said, “I’m her boyfriend. How could I not know she’s

pregnant?”

“Are you sure it’s your child?”

“Of course, we’ve been together for the entire month.”

They stayed together almost every day. They had sex often, so it could only be his child. However,

Xavia also mentioned getting an abortion when she was breaking up with him, and since then, he could

not reach her.

Noah’s eyes narrowed slightly, his refined face betraying wisdom and maturity that surpassed his

youthful appearance. All the answers were on the verge of emerging, and the truth was right before

their eyes.

‘So she was just borrowing his sperm.‘

Eustace paused and asked anxiously, “Do you know my girlfriend?”

“Not really.”

“Then how do you know…”

“You’re wondering how I know about her affairs even though I don’t know her?”

“Yeah…”

“I don’t know Xavia, but I know Joseph,” Noah said. His expression remained gentle, but his words

were sharp as a blade. “It’s because very soon, Xavia will proudly marry into Joseph’s family with your

child. Meanwhile, you can only hide in the shadows and do nothing. Once you show up before her,

she’ll eliminate you mercilessly.”

Eustace froze, shaking his head like a rattle drum. “Impossible… That’s impossible. She wouldn’t do

that to me.”

“And why are you being hunted?” Noah’s tone stretched, filled with mockery. “You’re merely a tool for

her to conceive a baby. Once the tool becomes useless, it has to be discarded,

especially when it’s an unruly one like you.”

Eustace had not fully grasped the situation and instinctively did not want to doubt Xavia. She was so

beautiful and virtuous, an existence akin to a goddess. How could she commit such a heinous act as

hiring someone to kill him? But if it were not for the purpose of conceiving a child, why would she

suddenly say yes to him after giving him the cold shoulder for so many years?

Noah rose to his feet, his gaze descending upon Eustace condescendingly. “Do you want Xavia to

regret her decision to leave you?” His voice was clear and indifferent, sending a profound tremor

through Eustace’s heart.

‘Do I wish for her to deeply regret the decision of leaving me? Absolutely! It’s my utmost desire–an

aspiration that consumes me every single day! How dare she take advantage of me just because I love

her! My child must not carry another man’s name!‘

Eustace nodded profusely. “Do you want me to tell Joseph the truth?”

“No, for now, you stay put,” Noah said, a mischievous grin playing on his lips. “Since you consider

Xavia as your idol, just imagine the spectacle when your idol is brought down from her towering

pedestal at the peak of her glory. I assure you, it’ll be a spectacle worth witnessing.”

Furthermore, it was unlikely that Xavia could hire someone to kill Eustace. She lacked the means to do

so. Additionally, she alone would not be enough to deceive Joseph. There must be someone aiding

her.

As for Joseph, they would have to bide their time. He needed Chloe to completely relinquish her

attachment to Joseph and return to the Sullivans so that Desmond would approve the marriage

between them.

Patrick was pleasantly surprised to see Joseph and Chloe together. He quipped, “Mr. Joseph, Ms.

Chloe, what brings you here…”

‘Have they reconciled?‘ he wondered. True to the old saying, a couple would make up in the blink of an

eye after quarreling. He assumed that they had completely fallen out this morning.

Chloe touched her nose and asked, “Where’s Grandpa? I’d like to see him.”

“Mr. Harold’s in the study.”

“Is it convenient for me to go up and see him now?”

“Yes, go on ahead.”

“Thank you.”

Chloe glanced at Joseph and entered the nearby elevator. The study was on the third floor, and it was

not that she was lazy, but the soreness in her thighs had yet to subside. Walking was fine, but going up

the stairs would be uncomfortable.

Upon learning of Chloe’s intentions, Harold’s expression darkened slightly. “Chloe, sometimes not

knowing certain things is better than knowing them. That punk might not be happy to receive the letter.”

‘So that’s why Harold had been withholding the note all this time.”

Chloe was stunned, and she pressed her lips together. “Will the letter mention some unpleasant

things?”

Harold remained silent, nodding heavily. He was confident that Joseph would be deeply disturbed upon

reading the letter. Their years of peace had not come easily, and he did not

want to shatter it.

“Will you give Joseph the note?”

Harold let out a bitter smile. “To be honest, I don’t know either. After all, it was left behind by his father,

and it’s only right and proper to give it to him.”

“In your opinion, when would be the most appropriate time to give it to him?”

“After he’s married and has children.”

With a wife and children, Joseph would be less likely to take reckless risks. He would cherish

everything he had at present. Harold could not keep a constant watch over Joseph as he got older.

Joseph had his own strong opinions, and at times, they could be quite extreme.

Chloe fell into silence, unsure of what to say. Harold patted her shoulder. His tone was comforting as

he said, “I’m not saying all this to force you into reconciling with Joseph. Don’t feel burdened.”

“I know, Grandpa.”

After easing her tension, she asked one final question.“If Xavia marries Joseph and they have a good

relationship, would you consider giving the note to him?