Chapter 607 What’s This? Some Sort of Abortion Concoction?


    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 thister," he said.


    He believed that impatience would not lead to a good oue, especially in critical moments when


    one must endure humiliation and carry burdens.


    After Xavia left, Joseph sat in his chair in contemtion. When Xavia apanied him to the event


    tomorrow, it would undoubtedly expose her to the public eye and divert the Sinirs’ 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, scornfulugh.


    Since meeting Chloe, he had been slowlypromising 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


    ofplex 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," Josephmanded, shoving the bowl of herbal medicine at Chloe''s mouth. His actions


    lacked gentleness, causing it to hit her teeth.


    "Am I going to get the same treatment as Em?" Chloe asked as she looked at him defiantly.


    "Drink," Joseph repeated, not wanting to exin that that incident was unintentional. Not even


    Tyson had anticipated that Emily would be shoved to the ground in that manner.


    Chloe''s eyes fell upon the porcin bowl and asked, "What’s this? Some sort of abortion


    concoction?”


    Joseph was stumped. "No."


    "Then what is it?" Chloe clearly did not believe him, and her eyes filled with mockery and caution.


    "Last chance. Will you drink it or not?" Joseph leaned in closer, bridging the gap between them. A


    commanding presence radiated from him, causing the air around them to grow cold and stagnant.


    Chloe felt a shiver run down her spine as fear flickered through her eyes. Cowering in the corner,


    she protected her stomach with both hands. She was filled with panic over the unknown origin of


    the concoction.


    Her health may not be great but the child in her womb was healthy. And at this moment, Joseph


    saw the baby inside her as dirty and repulsive. Under such circumstances, he must be intending to


    harm her child. Therefore, she would do whatever it took to refuse the medicine, even if it meant


    risking her life.


    Seeing Chloe''s resistance, his gaze grew cold as he stared at her.


    Chloe felt a chilling sensation run down her spine. "What are you doing... Mmph! Stop!"


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    In the following moments, Joseph took a mouthful of the medicine and pressed his lips against


    Chloe''s, forcefully administering the concoction into her mouth. The bitter liquid spread quickly,


    filling every inch of her mouth. She was engulfed by a fit of intense coughing and struggled to catch


    her breath. As she attempted to cough, he bit her lips hard, leaving a metallic taste in her mouth.


    Joseph watched as she grimaced in pain and was satisfied with the oue. He released her and


    calmly wiped the corners of his mouth with a tissue.


    Chloe trembled in fear. As she cried, she coughed over and over, desperately trying to expel the


    medicine. Seeing her struggle, Joseph took her hands and held them firmly. There was a mix of


    anger and frustration in his voice as he shouted, "It isn’t an abortion concoction! Don''t throw it back


    up!"