Chapter 886

Chloe nodded, "I'm here for you."

She wrapped her arms around Connor's waist, resting her head against his chest. "I know this is tearing you up inside. I never would've guessed Claire was your mom."

Chloe looked up at him, her eyes full of concern. "When did you find out?"

Connor held her close, but his eyes seemed lost in a distant memory.

"As a kid, I was always clinging to my oldest sister. She wasn't always nice, but I adored her anyway. Maybe it's just something kids do."

"Her moods swung like crazy. Sometimes she'd hug me and buy me treats, and other times... she'd really put me through the wringer."

stuff after a piece of candy. She was my favorite sister, no

I was ten, she pushed me into a pool. I was flailing, calling for help,

way she looked at me—so cold, so full of

me out, but the fear of dying left me devastated and confused

made her kneel in the chapel as punishment. I overheard when Marian

own child into the water. But she said I wasn't her son-I

chuckle, though his eyes

my father was the criminal who hurt

Connor's voice steadied.

get why she's the way she is. What happened to her was beyond awful. But I can't wrap my head around why she'd want me

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