Chapter 751

Seeing Grant take a step back, Taylor grinned and said, "If he ever lets me down, I'll handle him myself."

Isaac tried to keep a steady face. "Thanks, big brother. I promise I'll treat Taylor right." But inside, he was still rattled. The kick Grant had landed on his chest throbbed painfully, and he was pretty sure a few ribs were cracked. If he'd taken a few more hits, he wouldn't have died, but he'd definitely be laid up in the hospital for months.

Isaac glanced at Connor and Chloe, his eyes brimming with gratitude. Finally, the crowd started to thin out. Taylor and Isaac headed to the dance floor.

Connor looked Chloe up and down. "You look absolutely stunning tonight, honey."

Chloe flicked her hair back playfully. "When don't I?"

noticed two sets of eyes locked

said, "It's your friend's birthday. Aren't you going to ask him for a

she quickly caught on that Connor was looking for an excuse to

go see if I can get him to dance. Let's see if he

couch in the corner. She was quietly watching the crowd, her eyes showing glimpses of loneliness and, at

always the star of these gatherings, her dancing leaving everyone in awe. But now, she felt like a shadow of her former self. The loss of her legs was

and anticipation sparked in her heart. But his cold, indifferent expression quickly doused that warmth. Still, as Connor stopped in front of her, Diana managed a big smile. "Uncle Connor, I thought

felt like she was being plunged into icy water all over again. She let out a bitter laugh. "Uncle Connor, you never used to talk to me like that." He used

hadn't even been a

an eternity. Why was it that everyone else seemed to move on so easily while she was stuck in the past? The kindness, the tenderness, the special way Connor treated her

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