Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 692

He moved left, and Chloe mirrored him. He went right, and she followed suit. Finally cornered, Pax spoke up, "Chloe..."

"Pax, look at me," Chloe insisted, her voice firm. She could see it too-Pax wasn't himself. The light in his eyes was gone, replaced by a distant, shrunken look. His usual brightness had vanished.

He hesitated, then lifted his gaze to meet hers. Just like that, a sharp pain pierced Chloe's heart. Pax's eyes were dark, empty of any light. It was still his face, but he seemed hollow, like all his energy had been drained away.

"Pax, how have you been lately?" Chloe asked, her voice tinged with worry. She already knew the answer. He wouldn't look so lifeless if things were going well.

Pax's eyes glistened with unshed tears. "I didn't want to come today, but I knew you'd be here, Chloe. I just wanted to see you. I won't be a bother."

He had planned to just take a quick look and leave. But after one glance, he longed for more.

"You don't need to avoid me. We're family now,

then lowered his head again. "Yes, Aunt Chloe," he said quietly. "I haven't had the chance to congratulate you and Uncle yet." Chloe gave a

have you been up to

had seemed to disappear completely. Chloe had assumed Claire

company," Pax replied. "I'm

not joining the family business, insisting

Don't pressure yourself. Whatever our relationship with your mom is, it has nothing to do with you. You need to live

slowly relaxed. He finally managed a smile. "I understand, Chloe. No matter what, I'll always be there for you." Meanwhile, Connor had just stepped away when he got

call ended abruptly. Connor frowned but headed to the

most, it offered the most stunning views of the city. Connor had spent much of

here. At ten, d

his