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.

bring home a tall, young guy, but Pax quickly introduced himself, all smiles and friendliness. Ann soon learned that Pax was a

tears after tasting Ann's homemade meal. "Back in France, I survived on dry baguettes with avocado every day. I'd almost forgotten what real food

devoured five large bowls of rice, and Ann's heart ached for

Chloe said, "I'll take you to a nearby motel

have an ID. My family kept it. I had to buy a fake one to get back, and it

Chloe with a

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

one for Chloe, and

looked surprised. "But that's Lisa's

of sadness crossed Ann's face. "She doesn't acknowledge me anymore. She's not coming

went to clean up

bit awkward. "Chloe, who's Lisa? I don't want to be a burden. I can sleep in the living room." Chloe reassured him, "It's

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