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.

clearly in a foul mood. He leaned back in his seat

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

Connor stayed silent.

on. "Did you see

still grinning like that even after getting turned down?"

"I never expected her to say yes. She's never seen me as a man, just a kid. I confessed

not giving up. This

the details of his confession and Chloe's reaction, going

finding it

Connor, did you see Chloe blush? She

hope

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

got a six-pack.

Pax!" Connor finally snapped.

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