A flicker of disgust crossed Joseph's handsome face in response to Xavia's actions, but he resisted the urge to push her away.
"We'll discuss this later," he said.
He believed that impatience would not lead to a good outcome, especially in critical moments when one must endure humiliation and carry burdens.
After Xavia left, Joseph sat in his chair in contemplation. When Xavia accompanied him to the event tomorrow, it would undoubtedly expose her to the public eye and divert the Sinclairs’ attention toward her. Considering Cyrus's deranged personality, she would be put in an extremely dangerous position. He might even harm the child in her womb.
Joseph could not understand what had driven him to make such a decision just now. Subconsciously, he wanted to protect Chloe, just like when he learned about the risks of the abortion procedure yesterday. The thought of her losing her life on the operating table made his heart bleed. However, he could not bear to let her birth Icarus' child either. He just could not do it.
He smirked, releasing a short, scornful laugh.
Since meeting Chloe, he had been slowly compromising his principles, making one concession after another. Now, he felt as though he was standing at the edge of a precipice with no retreat in sight. Propping his legs atop the table, he leaned back in his chair as his mind became an entangled web of complex thoughts that night.
The next morning, a house helper brought Joseph breakfast as he prepared to head to the office. In a troubled tone, she said, "Sir, Ms. Chloe is eating very little and refusing to drink her herbal medicine."
He frowned. "Bring the medicine to me."
"Yes, sir."
When Joseph entered the room, Chloe was reading a book. As if oblivious to her presence, she did not even raise her head. Being ignored made him feel greatly displeased. He snatched the book from her hands and threw it onto the ground.
"What's wrong with you?!" Chloe snapped.
"Drink," Joseph commanded, shoving the bowl of herbal medicine at Chloe's mouth. His actions lacked gentleness, causing it to hit her teeth.
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