Chloe frowned and took a step back, trying to put some distance between them. However, Joseph grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.
He gazed down at her. "Will you come willingly, or do you need my help?"
Heaving a long sigh, Chloe's voice became light and helpless. "Please don't force me. Let's part on good terms, okay?"
Joseph was infuriated by her suggestion. He pulled her out of the room without waiting for her refusal. He did not even give her time to take her daily necessities and luggage.
Chloe struggled endlessly. On the one hand, she was reluctant to go back with Joseph. On the other hand, she was afraid of hurting her baby, so she did not dare to exert herself. Hence, her struggles were nothing but mere scratches to him, posing no danger.
Joseph forcefully took her back to the villa.
"Stay here and reflect on what you’ve done. Give me a satisfactory answer tomorrow."
He slammed the door shut and locked Chloe in the bedroom. Incredulity arose within her as she tried to turn the door knob but it was futile. He had locked it from outside. She trembled as disappointment dawned on her pale face.
'Will he continue to keep me here if I don't yield tomorrow…'
*
Downstairs, Joseph was ill at ease. He nestled into the sofa, looking particularly pitiful. It was as if he was the innocent person who was driven out by his wife.
They both had a sleepless night.
At six in the morning, Joseph opened the door of the bedroom and looked at Chloe, who had woken up at some point. He said lightly, "Think before you speak."
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