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. Where does he get that idea?

several occasions, Connor was almost amused by Lucas' stupidity. Lucas was truly a piece of work. 'How thick-skinned do you have to

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

truly feared was if Chloe might actually go back to him. After all, there was one thing Connor couldn't compete with. She and Lucas were childhood sweethearts with over

twenty years in the making. But Chloe had

chin. "Connor, there's no need to test me. I've already broken up with Lucas, and

her words, Connor

Connor's words did carry a hint of probing, eager to see

embarrassed about

help feeling insecure, especially since you

"I'd give it to you. Would

to look at her, his

"I'm kidding."

games with

looked 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

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