Chapter 438 I Can’t Let Xavia Have Her Way

The staircase leading down was approximately five meters long, a seemingly short distance that could be traversed in just a minute. However, for Chloe, each step Joseph and Xavia took together felt like an endless journey through time. Holding hands, their stride seemed to stretch across centuries, intensifying the pain in Chloe's heart with every passing moment. Overwhelmed by the scene before her, she could no longer endure it. Defiantly, she turned on her heels and walked away, hoping that Joseph would notice her absence and come searching for her. "Chloe, stop," A youthful voice rang out. It was not Joseph, but Noah. Feeling defeated, Chloe turned to face him. "Why did you follow me?" "I noticed you didn’t look so good, and since I have nothing to do right now, I thought I'd keep you company and talk," Noah replied. She froze and said listlessly, "Thank you." Even an outsider like Noah could sense her unhappiness. But what about Joseph? Was he aware of her distress? "In a s