Chapter 277



When Pax looked up, he saw Chloe stepping out. He quickly made his way over to her.

"Chloe..." he said, his voice sounding softer and lacking its usual cheer.

"Mr. Sartori, what can I do for you?" Chloe's face was neutral, and her tone was the same as when she talked to anyone else. But calling him "Mr. Sartori" made his heart sink.

"Chloe, are you still mad at me?

"I want to apologize. I shouldn't have hidden who I am, and I definitely shouldn't have lied to you. Chloe, I kept my identity a secret because it's complicated. If I told everyone I'm Pax, they'd either suck up to me or avoid me out of fear.

"I never wanted to deceive you. I just wanted to make a real friend, someone who likes me for who I am, not because of my last name or because my mom is Claire.

to work odd jobs under the table,

was bright and warm. Now, his eyes were still clear and sincere but tinged

to deceive her. Just like he said, her change in attitude wasn't because he

had always said she

things off with Connor. Yet, here she was, dealing with Pax, Claire's son. Chloe@ouldn't imagine the chaos if Claire found out her son had been

I'm not mad at you,

up. "Really? Chloe, can I

"No," Chloe said firmly.

like a scolded puppy. "You're still mad

to Eldridge

like me. If she finds out we're friends, especially

came a

het

see

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