Chapter 262



Pax scratched his head, looking a bit sheepish. "I don't have much cash on me, so I'll have to find a cheap place to crash."

Chloe, ever the calm one, replied, "Don't worry about it. I'll sort out a hotel for you."

Pax shook his head firmly, standing his ground. "No way, Chloe. I can't use your money like that. I know you're generous, but a real man doesn't live off someone else's kindness."

Chloe sighed, feeling a bit stuck. Pax was dead set against staying at a hotel. He wanted a cheap rental for just a month, and it had to be close to downtown. Finding such a place was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

In the end, she brought him to Sundance Heights. It's an older neighborhood, so they might just find a vacant spot.

a tall, young guy, but Pax quickly introduced himself, all smiles and friendliness. Ann soon learned that Pax was a friend Chloe had met while abroad, and

I survived on dry baguettes with avocado every day. I'd almost forgotten

large bowls of rice, and Ann's heart ached for him. "Studying abroad

the time they finished dinner, it was already late. Chloe said, "I'll take you to a nearby motel for the night. Tomorrow, we'll find you a

words. "I don't have an ID. My family kept it. I had to buy a fake one to get back, and it

Chloe with

the dishes, overheard this and felt a wave of sympathy. "Why don't you stay here for now? I'll

Ann, one for

looked surprised. "But that's

shadow of sadness crossed Ann's face. "She doesn't acknowledge me

Ann went to

a burden. I can sleep in the living room." Chloe reassured him, "It's

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