Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1134:

With that final glance, Aelfric had reclaimed every ounce of love he had once lavished upon her, leaving a gaping void in her chest. For the first time, Chloe felt an aching sense of loss that rattled her to her core.

She wanted to salvage what they had, but deep down, she knew it was hopeless. A man like Aelfric didn’t backpedal. Once he walked away, there was no turning back.

Her only option now was to cling to Connor. Luckily, his attitude toward her had begun to thaw, and she was determined to seize this chance.

Taking a steadying breath, Chloe stepped forward with the thermos in hand, plastering a polite yet detached smile across her face. “Mr. Warren, it’s a pleasure to see you.”

Aelfric’s lips curled into a bitter sneer.

Chloe used to call him “Aelfric,” her voice dripping with honey. Now, it was the distant and impersonal “Mr. Warren.” So that was how it was.

with mockery, “have you moved into Daniels

elsewhere. “I made some fish

smirk deepened. “Why not?” he drawled, his voice

pulling out two bowls. With practiced grace, she poured the

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attention landed squarely on Connor, as if Aelfric didn’t even exist. “Connor, give it a taste and let me know if the seasoning is to your liking. If

however, remained as cool as a cucumber, leaving the soup

on the rich fish soup, its

had never once asked

of ginger, leaving it

blind to all that mattered. Aelfric’s simmering anger reached a boil. If she had no regard for him, why should

square in the face,