"You can't even handle a little scare. If someone actually tried to kill you, you'd probably pee your pants!"

Yerick was curious to see how Chloe would react if faced with a real threat. The fear of death on this woman's face would surely be fascinating to observe.

"You're so morbid, talking about killing and stuff. Even though you're my employer, I'm going to stop taking care of you if you keep scaring me. You'll have to find someone else," Chloe said, genuinely upset. "Alright, I'll stop teasing you. After all, you're older than me. I should show you some respect."

Chloe rolled her eyes. "Respect? I'm only twenty-two, just four years older than you. I'm not that old!"

Yerick's brows furrowed instantly, his gaze turning cold and distant.

Chloe felt a chill from his grim look. Though he hadn't said a word, the eerie atmosphere seemed to suffocate her.

"You're so timid," Yerick said, pointing at her. "And you have the nerve to emphasize you're older than me?"

Chloe pouted. "I'm not timid. I just..."

She found herself at a loss for words. After a moment's hesitation, she finally said, "If you don't want to admit I'm older, then fine."

charming about the way he addressed Rosalie, even though he wore a different face in private. She couldn't

hospital room when Theodore

came to

saw him, and she felt a strange sensation-neither longing nor nostalgia, but

feeling was both foreign and

you remember what we're doing

looked up. "Yes, we're going to

should be heading out now. We'll be back

tell Sebastian. Can

nodded, leaning against the wall with his hands in

familiar scenes from the past were flashing before her eyes. It was like

their relationship

why Theodore left her for Cynthia-was

he loved Cynthia so much, why did he show such care

memories were devoid

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