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.

the next day, a light breakfast of oatmeal and an omelet was

oatmeal at the bottom of the bowl, she knew Michael hadn't ordered takeout today. He actually cooked

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

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

in at the front desk and went upstairs. The client's assistant appeared and led her

here for a moment. Our chairman will be here to see you after

glass of water,

she looked up, expecting to see her client. Instead, a woman in

on the sofa opposite Chloe, walked to the table, and started making coffee. After the water boiled, she turned to

smiled faintly,

yet know this woman's identity, her demeanor suggested someone of

coffee, sat down with her legs

scrutinizing

the woman's eyes. "Excuse me, but may I ask who you

sip of coffee. "Ariana Carey. You

expression. "Are you... the

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