Chapter 154



Chloe propped her head up with one hand and lazily asked, "So, did you lose that argument with him in the backyard?"

Connor, without bothering to look at Chloe, lifted his chin proudly. "No way. I totally won."

"Is it me taking him down that made you feel some type of way?"

At this, a smirk naturally formed on Connor's lips. "Of course not. That was really satisfying."

Connor's expression was unmistakably gleeful and utterly childish, like a kid enjoying someone else's misfortune. And yet, Chloe found his jealousy kind of cute.

She lifted her arm, gently scratching under his chin. "If it's not that, then what is it, my little prince?"

Chloe appeared to be in a good mood, seemingly unfazed, which lifted Connor's spirits considerably.

he was wrong, show a bit of remorse, and everything he did to you can be forgotten. Where does

almost amused by Lucas' stupidity. Lucas was truly a piece of work. 'How thick-skinned do you have to be to say

the thought that this might have always been the pattern in Chloe and

After all, there was one thing Connor couldn't compete with. She and Lucas were childhood sweethearts with over twenty

actually met when he was eight. To him, it was a grand redemption, a search and hope nearly twenty years in the making. But

chin. "Connor, there's no need to test me. I've already broken up with Lucas, and I won't go back. Whatever he's thinking has nothing to do

words, Connor

carry a hint of probing, eager to see Chloe's attitude after Lucas' apology. Thankfully, she

bit embarrassed

feeling insecure, especially since you won't even give

was enchanting. "I'd give it to you. Would

her, his eyes serious. "Are you

"I'm kidding."

playing games with

friends, confidants. They understood each other's souls, and they were both aware of the reality.

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