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

tears after tasting Ann's homemade meal. "Back in France, I survived on dry baguettes with avocado every day.

Ann's heart ached for him. "Studying abroad

late. Chloe said, "I'll take you to a nearby motel for the night.

have an ID. My family kept it. I had to buy a fake one to

with a pitiful expression. "I'm

felt a wave of sympathy. "Why

for Ann, one for

"But that's

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

went to

felt a 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 no trouble. Just stay in the

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