Chapter 39 Toto

"Not one bit," Joseph replied honestly.

If she was not coming for his money, it meant he did not have the ability to make her go after it.

Chloe found herself at a loss for words.

'How could he be so insensitive?' she thought, ‘Any normal guy would be moved by such words, so why is his response so indifferent?'

Chloe fixed her gaze upon the mirror, observing her reflection. She had been honing her cooking skills lately and her principles of minimizing waste had led her to consume everything she prepared, regardless of its flavor. Consequently, she had gained some weight—particularly around her cheeks—and no longer appeared as slim as she used to.

Standing with her hands on her hips, Chloe declared, "I've made a decision. Starting today, I'm going to go jogging with you every morning! Be sure to wake me up!"

Joseph's eyes narrowed, tinged with a hint of suspicion. "What scheme are you cooking up now?"

Chloe had been waking up around ten lately and had not made him breakfast in a