Patrick looked at Xavia suspiciously before glancing at Chloe. "What happened?"
Xavia beat Chloe to it. "I wanted to see Grandpa one last time but Ms. Chloe prohibited me from doing so. She pushed me to the ground... Patrick, I don't blame her. She’s probably upset because of her fight with Joe. I can understand her feelings."
Chloe was too exhausted and weak to argue with Xavia so she stayed quiet. She was not expecting Patrick to speak up for her. After all, many people thought that her child was not Joseph's.
"You're right," Patrick said slowly, "But there's one thing you didn't do well."
Xavia became baffled. "What’s that?"
"You know that Ms. Chloe’s fighting with Mr. Joseph, so why did you come here and
disturb them? Are you trying to take advantage of the situation?"
"I just—” Xavia blushed and hurriedly tried to explain, but Patrick was not interested in hearing what she had to say.
"Stop talking and stop dreaming. What you want is impossible. Mr. Harold drew up a will before he passed. One of the conditions is never to let you be a part of the Whitman family. You'd better behave yourself." He handed Oreo's leash to her. "Only this dog here is related to you. Leave after you’re finished with your visit."
Anger rose in Xavia's heart. 'He's that old bastard's man through and through. He's just as annoying.' She touched her belly, deciding to drive him away after marrying Joseph.
Chloe was touched and gazed at Patrick. Unexpectedly, someone was still willing to take her side.
Xavia saying she had come here to visit Oreo was just a ruse. After being admonished, she became upset. She no longer wanted to stay and got up to leave.
Joseph, who had been watching from the second floor, called out to her, "Stay for a meal."
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