Chapter 176 Do You Know What I’m Going to Do?

"No," Chloe replied. "Okay, let me rephrase the question. Did Joseph have something to do with you falling into the water?" Icarus persisted. The question threw Chloe for a loop. She was unsure of how to respond, so she said, "Please stop asking. He didn't expect such a thing to happen either. It's not his fault." It was Jane who had gone too far. However, Icarus misunderstood Chloe's words and thought she was covering up for Joseph. His brow furrowed even deeper as he continued, "Chloe, listen to me. You need to leave him. I'll help take care of any debts you owe him. I don't want to see you treated unfairly." "No, you listen to me. If you help me, yes, I may no longer owe Joseph, but I'll owe you instead." "But you don't have to pay me back. I just want you to have a better life." Chloe hesitated, locking eyes with him as he stared intensely at her. A feeling of discomfort washed over her, causing her to avert her gaze. "Don't invest your time in me. We can’t be together." She