Chapter 663 Seeing Her From Afar Would Suffice
Vince replied, "The hospital informed us that the baby did not survive either."
Joseph''s eyshes trembled, and his thin lips remained sealed.
Not wanting Joseph to dwell in this state, Vince attempted to divert his attention. "Xavia has given
birth to a son. Would you like to go and see them?"
"Get me the hospital''s surveince footage."
"We failed to retrieve them. The fire was too intense and it affected the circuits andwork."
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Joseph''s brows furrowed as he said hoarsely and stubbornly, "Find a way to retrieve it."
Vince nodded, though he held little hope. Lucas had gone to retrieve the surveince footage
immediately after the fire, but the equipment had beenpletely burnt beyond recognition.
After Vince left, Joseph recalled that Emily had taken away Chloe''s ashes. He took out The
wless Love from his pocket, feeling a numbing ache gripping his heart. He could note to
terms with Chloe''s death andcked the courage to go to the hospital. The mere idea of standing in
the very ce where Chloe had lost her life was more agonizing than taking his own life.
Joseph went to the mansion and entered the bedroom Chloe had stayed in. Everything inside
remained the same. The slightly crumpled bed sheets, the soft glow of the deskmp, the books
scattered on the table... These remnants bore witness to Chloe''s presence just a day ago. But now,
they were separated by the chasm of life and death.
He slipped off his shoes and got into the bed, feeling the lingering warmth Chloe had left behind. In
an instant, all his senses were amplified. Within the soft embrace of the nket, her delicate
fragrance lingered, permeating the air.
In the midst of this bittersweet realization, he could almost feel her beside him. He extended a
trembling hand, yearning to reach out and touch her. But like a mirage, her figure dissolved into
nothingness. No matter how desperately he grasped, his efforts were futile. She had vanished
without a trace.
At that moment, the harsh reality struck Joseph with an undeniable force—Chloe was gone.
In the depths of the night, enveloped by solitude, an overwhelming wave of grief swept over Joseph.
Regret erupted from the depths of his heart, threatening to consume and suffocate him. In the
confines of his bed, he curled into a ball, unleashing a primal roar of anguish. For the first time in his
thirty years, he felt utterly defeated. He had failed to protect the woman he loved, and now she was
forever beyond his reach. He was powerless to remedy the situation, and he could not hold on to
her either.
He was struck with a profound realization of the despair Nathan must have experienced when
Serenity passed away. He now understood the anguish of losing Chloe at the very moment he loved
her the most.
With tears clouding his vision, Joseph summoned the strength to rise from the bed. He proceeded
to tenderly gather the belongings Chloe had left behind, delicately cing them in the transparent
cab in his study. It was as if by preserving these mementos, he could feel her presence every
second of his days.
*
Three dayster, Joseph solemnly conducted Chloe''s funeral.
Emily arrived at the scene with Chloe’s ashes. She approached the weary-looking man with caution.
"Remember. We agreed that once the funeral is over, you''ll return Coco’s ashes to me."
Joseph''s face was marred by unkempt stubble. His eyes, cold and bloodshot, betrayed the
sleepless nights he had endured. "Yes, I’ll let her go."
He refused to make Chloe unhappy anymore. If she wanted to leave, then he would grant her that
freedom. Seeing her from afar would suffice.
The funeral held a somber atmosphere, with only a small gathering in attendance. Alongside the
employees of the Johnson Group, Lily from Baxon, Noah, and Xavia were also present.
Emily seethed with anger at the sight of Xavia. "Get out! Coco wouldn''t want to see you here!"