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.

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

almost amused by Lucas' stupidity. Lucas was truly a piece of work.

really got to him was the thought that this might have always been the pattern in Chloe and Lucas' past interactions. Lucas

him. After all, there was one thing

and Chloe had actually met when he was eight. To him, it was a grand redemption, a search and hope nearly twenty years in the making. But Chloe had long buried Connor in the depths of her

I've already broken up with Lucas, and

words, Connor

of probing, eager

bit embarrassed about his

help feeling insecure, especially since you

enchanting. "I'd give it to you.

to look at her, his

"I'm kidding."

playing games with me

confidants. They understood each other's souls, and they were both aware

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