Chapter 280



Everything had just unfolded so quickly. Connor caught every word they said, loud and clear.

When Pax hopped into the car, he looked surprised. "Uncle Connor, what are you doing here?"

Connor's expression was as cool as a cucumber. "Just passing by."

Pax seemed to be in high spirits. He even rubbed his cheek with one hand.

Watching Pax all giddy like a lovesick teenager, Connor couldn't resist taking him down a notch. "Does your face still hurt?" he asked.

Pax was caught off guard but didn't seem to mind at all. "Uncle Connor, did you see what happened just now?" he replied, eager to explain. "Chloe didn't hit me that hard. She looked fierce, but she held back. Look, there's not even a red mark on my face."

He leaned in closer to show Connor, as if getting slapped was some sort of badge of honor.

Connor snapped, clearly in a foul mood. He leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, trying to catch

to notice. "Uncle Connor, I just told Chloe that I like her. Did

Connor stayed silent.

on. "Did you see

that even after getting turned down?" Connor's voice grew

man, just a kid. I confessed to remind her that I'm a man now and not a

not giving up. This is just

and Chloe's

it all

you see Chloe blush? She

hope

does she like? Is she not into the gentle, obedient type? I

got a six-pack. Think

Pax!" Connor finally snapped. "Get

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