Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 863

Chloe's heart sank like a stone when she heard Connor's words. How desperate must he be to say something like that?

"Connor," she began, her voice firm but tender, "you can't ever give up on yourself. You've got to keep going for me, and for our child. Promise me?"

In that moment, Connor wasn't even sure himself. "Chloe, I don't want to sugarcoat it. We're in a tight spot. You know as well as I do what my sister Claire is capable of, but we need to hold onto one thing: you have to survive. No matter what happens, you just have to keep going."

Connor knew full well that Claire was ultimately coming for him. Chloe still had a shot at getting through this, but he feared she might lose hope even if a chance came her way. He needed to be honest, to strengthen her resolve.

But Chloe had already seen through his façade. "If you die, what's the point for me? We're in this together. I'm not giving up, and neither should you."

when you were ten, standing by the river? I was the one who pulled you back from the edge. Your life is mine now, and you live for me. So, I'm telling you, without my say-so, you're not allowed to give up. No matter the pain, no matter the loss, even at the very last moment, don't willingly let go

thread of fear and anxiety woven through it. Her heart was a storm of uncertainties. She could foresee the trials she and Connor would

give up. Never.

Promise me

knew the turmoil

him, the betrayal and torment from those who should have loved him. That kind

never healed. When

he'd held on by sheer willpower alone.

Chloe, the despair inside Connor stirred, finding a glimmer of warmth. He'd spent twenty-eight years navigating life

His childhood was a