Chapter 723

Chloe chuckled softly, "I just love seeing you get all jealous."

Connor put on a fake stern face, "Babe, that's not fair play."

Chloe reached out to scratch his chin again but paused, remembering that Connor wasn't a fan of it. He was sensitive about being treated like a trophy husband, feeling that such playful gestures were belittling. Chloe didn't see it that way, but she respected his feelings. As she was about to pull her hand back, Connor, still driving, leaned into her hand, offering his chin. Without looking at her, he said casually, "Go on, then."

Chloe almost burst into laughter but managed to give him a quick scratch before withdrawing her hand.

"You're seeing Cassie tomorrow, right?" Connor asked.

Chloe nodded, "Yeah, part of why she came to Riverbrook was because of me. Now I'm heading off to Eldridge City, and I feel a bit bad about leaving her behind."

"Don't worry, she'll tag along," Connor assured her.

"How do you know?" Chloe asked.

sticking with you," Connor

about Cassie like that," Chloe said,

quickly apologized, "Sorry, it's just that with her attitude and style, I sometimes forget she's

too, especially after seeing Winston's conflicted look the last time

Chloe headed to Promise, Cassie's 24-hour bar, which was a chill diner by day and a bustling hub by night. Cassie was thrilled to see her and even whipped up a cocktail on the spot. Cassie's drink-mixing flair was so impressive that Chloe had to record it on

cocktail over, Cassie quipped, "Here you go,

sip,

"Cassie, I'm planning to move to Eldridge

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head over there."

with you. Riverbrook is a bore," Cassie added, a hint of sadness flickering across

the bar? And the

and sparking strikes. I'll strike too if need be. If Jeffery questions it, I'll tell it like it

focus on what I love. Once I'm

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