Michael sensed an excessive loneliness in Chloe.

"Chloe, even if you feel strong enough to be on your own, they are still your blood relatives. They didn't abandon you on purpose; they've been searching for you all these years." He understood her desire to build her career and not rely on anyone.

But pushing everyone away was a sign of her psychological trauma.

He sighed, "Chloe, I apologize for what I did to you in the past. I don't want you to reject the kindness of others because of a scumbag like me."

He had been a real jerk before.

But now, the Millers' feelings for her were genuine, he could tell.

Chloe took a sip of milk and placed it on the nearby table. "This has nothing to do with you."

Whether or not to return to the Millers had nothing to do with Michael. She simply didn't know what her own heart truly desired. She needed some time.

"That's for the best. Get some rest. I'll take you to meet the client tomorrow."

Chloe didn't know when she fell asleep, but despite expecting a sleepless night, she slept surprisingly well.

day, a light breakfast of oatmeal and an omelet was already waiting for her on

the bottom of the bowl, she knew Michael hadn't

with the burnt oatmeal in front of himself, and pushed the other clean bowl toward Chloe. "You

and heard Michael say from the driver's seat, "Let me know when you're almost done, and I'll be waiting for you in the parking lot." She opened her mouth, wanting to

even if she did say

upstairs. The client's assistant

wait here for a moment. Our chairman will be here to

was polite enough to pour her a glass of water, so Chloe settled onto the sofa and started playing

she looked up, expecting to see her client. Instead,

the sofa opposite Chloe, walked to the table, and started making coffee. After the water boiled, she turned to Chloe and asked, "Would you like

faintly, "No, thank

didn't yet know this woman's identity, her demeanor suggested

having finished brewing her coffee, sat down with her

scrutinizing gaze,

the woman's eyes. "Excuse me, but

away, taking a graceful sip of coffee. "Ariana

subtle change flickered across Chloe's expression.

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