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

truly a piece of work. 'How thick-skinned do you have to be to say those

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

was one thing Connor couldn't compete with. She

redemption, a search and hope nearly twenty years in the

with Lucas, and I won't go back. Whatever he's thinking has

her words,

of probing, eager to see Chloe's

the least bit embarrassed about his little

can't help feeling insecure, especially since you won't

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

at her, his eyes serious. "Are you

"I'm kidding."

playing games with

were both aware of the reality. Together, their love was intense, but if ever they were to part, there would

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