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.

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

almost amused by Lucas' stupidity. Lucas was truly a piece of work. 'How thick-skinned

to him was the thought that this might have always been the pattern in Chloe and Lucas' past interactions. Lucas believed a simple apology would make everything

Chloe might actually go back to him. After all, there was one

To him, it was a grand redemption, a search and hope nearly twenty years in the making. But Chloe had long buried Connor in

to test me. I've already broken up with Lucas, and I won't go back. Whatever he's thinking has nothing to do with

words, Connor

hint of probing, eager to see Chloe's attitude after

not the least bit embarrassed

since you won't even give us a

"I'd give it to you. Would you

her, his eyes serious.

"I'm kidding."

games with me

out the window, smiling lightly. They were in a good place now, fovers, friends, confidants. They understood each other's souls, and they were both aware of the reality. Together, their love was intense, but if ever they were to part, there would be no dragging of

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