Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 571

At the Johnson villa, Chloe carefully retrieved the freshly washed clothes from the washing machine and hung them methodically on the balcony. The gentle glow of the sun bathed her in warmth, casting her as a virtuous wife attending to her household duties while eagerly awaiting her husband's return. It was a warm and picturesque scene.

Catching sight of her, Joseph's heart skipped a beat. It had been a while since he had witnessed such a scene. He turned off the engine, stepped out of the car, and made his way into the yard.

Chloe, who had just finished washing an apple and was about to take a bite, noticed the sudden and unexpected arrival. Her heart raced, and she hastily put down the apple and darted upstairs to change. The nightgown she had on at the moment revealed too much of her figure.

"Stay right where you are!" Joseph's deep voice resonated, demanding her attention.

Despite his command, Chloe panicked and hurriedly made her way upstairs. But with his long strides, Joseph quickly caught up and grabbed her by the wrist. His large hand reached forward to touch her belly. His eyes grew dark, a whirlpool of emotions stirring within them. His confident tone carried a hint of surprise that was hard to miss. "You really are pregnant."

Chloe was bewildered as to how her secret had come to light. Her heart raced with panic, yet she remained resolute, putting on a facade of denial, saying, "No, I just had a lot to eat tonight."

"When did this happen? How far along are you? And why did you keep this from me?" Joseph interrogated her, completely disregarding her stubborn denial.

Chloe remained silent and kept her head down, fixing her gaze on her toes.

"Tell me," Joseph demanded, lifting Chloe's chin to force her to meet his gaze. The pressure applied was just enough to restrict her movements without causing any pain.

"We've already broken up, so why should I tell you?" Chloe huffed, her frustration evident in her words. "Besides, it may not be yours."

Joseph furrowed his brows, saying slowly and deliberately, "Can we please have a reasonable conversation about this, Chloe?" No man would tolerate such insulting jokes, especially when they came from the mouth of the person they loved.

"It's you who’s being unreasonable. It's you who chose Xavia's child!" Chloe pushed him away, her eyes welling up with a mix of resentment and frustration. "You said it yourself that you didn't want a second child at this time, and now you're questioning me? I don't want my child to have the same father as someone else. I don't want their childhood to be like mine—neglected and underestimated, growing up in a loveless family.

“I didn’t do anything wrong. Clearly, the one who’s in the wrong here is you, you heartless bastard!"

Chloe's anger intensified as she spoke. Her emotions were volatile during pregnancy, and the weight of the negative feelings became overwhelming. Once it erupted, she could not control herself. She cried as if she were a victim of mistreatment, feeling deeply wounded.