“Ms. Chloe... Can you pick me up please?" Jasper sobbed, his tears breaking Chloe's heart.
She asked worriedly, "Where are you? Did someone bully you?"
"I don't know where I am. Can I send you my location, Ms. Chloe?"
"Sure."
When Chloe received the location, she sped off toward it.
Frieda did not tag along for fear of exposing her identity. It was already considered a great help if she did not add to Joseph's troubles.
She told Chloe about Preston and Jonathan's visit, advising the latter to be careful. They must have something evil planned.
*
When Chloe arrived at the destination, she found herself at a deserted park. She bent down toward Jasper and asked, "How did you get here?"
"Great Uncle Pres brought me. He told me my dad was here."
Jasper was wearing a private school uniform, its dark blue color gave off a noble and refined air. He also had a backpack on his shoulder. Worry and insecurity were etched into his frown lines.
Chloe did not know what to say. After some hesitation, she asked, "Have you read the news?"
"Yes." Jasper raised his head and looked at her anxiously. "Is my dad dead?"
"No."
"Is he alive?"
Chloe did not answer as she did not know. Although Jasper was smarter than others of his age, he was still a child. It was a miracle that he did not throw a tantrum after reading about his father's death.
He was skeptical about it, and Preston took advantage of this.
Jasper's eyes welled up with tears at Chloe’s silence, but he refused to let them fall.
Chloe patted his back and looked upset too.
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