Chapter 278



"You should be hanging out with people who are on your level instead of sifting through the sand for gold. It's not that people like me look down on ourselves, but folks like your mom are way out of our league. Sticking to my lane isn't wrong."

"My mom isn't a monster. I don't believe she'd meddle in who I befriend."

"Maybe not with others, but with me, she definitely would. Don't believe me? Just ask her."

Chloe didn't explain more. She walked over to Pax and gave his shoulder a gentle pat. "Life's fair in its own way. You were born into a world of wealth and privilege that most people can only dream of, and that comes with its own set of sacrifices."

"Here's my advice: just be the obedient heir, enjoy what you have, and don't get hung up on things that are hard to come by, like the so-called true love. Maybe it doesn't even exist. Parents can abandon their kids, and lovers can turn into enemies. People change, and nothing in this world is permanent.

"I'm a realist, Pax. I'm not worth the trouble. We met by chance, and if our time's up, let's part on good terms. Take care of yourself."

to leave. Pax

by the front of the TV station, Pax seemed to snap out of

the brakes to avoid hitting him. She was shaken and genuinely angry now. With a bang, she flung the car

mind? How many lives do you think you have to block a car in

to the ICU with one press of the gas? ts that big brain

Pet

for show? Can't you think before acting on impulse? If you want to die, don't drag me into it and dirty my

slapped Pax, but not hard because she it was meant to teach him

one thing, but

distracted or more startled, she might have actually hit him. Even now, the thought gave

slapped, Pax

bit tearful. He hadn't thought it through; he just knew he needed

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