Chapter 488

Chapter 488 Otto Sinclair

Chloe and Joseph exchanged concerned glances, their brows furrowing.

Harold was stumped, wondering who the masked woman could be. He gave Chloe and Joseph a

puzzled look, his aging face filled with confusion. “What’s going on? Why are you two looking at each

other like that? If you have something to say, just say it.”

“It’s nothing,” Joseph replied, turning his attention to Patrick. “Please help Grandpa back into the house

and make sure he gets some rest.”

Patrick swiftly complied and Harold refrained from pressing further. He figured the young couple had

their little secrets to discuss.

Chloe and Joseph retreated to their room as well, leaving Xavia by herself.

Relief washed over Xavia, and she let out a long sigh, trying to calm her racing heart. ‘Vanya. really

needs to be more careful. She should’ve taken care of the witness when she had the

chance.”

“There’s a property auction tomorrow, and Otto Sinclair of Briarlake will be there. I’m thinking of going

to meet him.”

Chloe quickly caught on. “Otto is connected to Duskfall?”

Joseph fixed his gaze on her.

Confused and feeling a bit self-conscious, she touched her face. “What? Do I have something on my

face?”

“No. I just realized the nickname ‘dumbo’ no longer suits you,” Joseph’s cold eyes softened a little.

“You’re clearly a smart little one.”

He had not explicitly mentioned the connection between Duskfall and Briarlake, yet Chloe had quickly

connected the dots on her own. She was indeed his woman.

Chloe snorted in amusement. “Stop it. I’ve always been smart. I’ll go with you tomorrow.”

“Hmm? Aren’t you

scared?”

hese people have caused me trouble time and time again. If I don’t have the guts to meet th, wouldn’t

that make me weak?”

“I don’t mind if you are.” Joseph gently pinched her cheek. “I’ll protect you.”

Joe Lesponded earnestly, “I can handle things on my own, but you can help me sometimes.”

“..ly wife is amazing.” Joseph smiled, his handsome face full of affection.

When they were at the hospital earlier and Xavia mentioned wanting to go to the family home to see

Oreo, Chloe had assented, but Joseph could tell she felt wronged.

Chloe rarely saw him like this, and it sent a tingling sensation through her. However, she maintained

her composure and replied, “Who’s your wife? We haven’t remarried yet.”

“We can remarry anytime,” Joseph said as he checked the time on his wrist. “City Hall is still open.”

Chloe stared at him for a while, hesitating, before finally asking, “Are you serious?”

Joseph, looking as good as ever, raised an eyebrow and spoke gently, “I’ve always been serious about

you.”

Chloe was taken aback, her face blushing at his words. She could not help but be moved by them. It

was often said that a man’s words could be deceptive, but few could resist when they were taken

seriously. In any situation, genuine favoritism and sincerity were lethal weapons, rare in this fast-paced

era.

But Chloe kept her wits about her and shook her head, turning down Joseph’s offer. “No.”

With one and a half months remaining, she wanted to wait it out. She could not give herself fully just

yet.

Joseph’s expression shifted slightly. “You don’t want to remarry?”

Chloe turned her face away. “No… I’m just feeling a bit tired today. I don’t feel like going out.”

Joseph did not appreciate being fooled. He held her shoulder firmly and whispered, “If you have

something on your mind, you can tell me. Don’t keep it all to yourself.”

Chloe pouted and playfully shook his arm, trying to change the subject. “It’s nothing. I just have a habit

of taking a nap at this time,” she said, trying to sound innocent. “Can we just rest for a while?”

sepi found it hard to resist her mischievous charm that was like a dainty little vixen. He gave in and

pulled her into his embrace, whispering, “Sure, we can sleep together.”