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.

to see Chloe bring home 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 she welcomed

meal. "Back in France, I survived on dry baguettes with avocado every day. I'd almost forgotten what real

ached for him. "Studying abroad shouldn't be like this. It sounds more

they finished dinner, it was already late. Chloe said, "I'll take you to a nearby

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

with a pitiful

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

three bedrooms-one for Ann, one for Chloe, and one

surprised. "But

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

to

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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