Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 965

Maddie leaned on her hand, watching Chloe with a mischievous glint in her eye. "What if I'm just really into the real deal?" she teased.

Chloe shot back with a playful grin, "Sorry, this one's unique and not up for grabs."

Connor sat back, observing the subtle sparring between the two women. Chloe's resolve made him happy, but the whole original-versus-knockoff chat left him feeling a bit odd. It was like he and Teddy, two grown men, were being sized up like handbags on display—totally unsettling.

Turning to Amelia, Connor said, "You should head back. Whatever's happening with Teddy, it's your call to handle it. I'm his boss, not his dad. If it gets too crazy, maybe the Andersons can take him home."

He had no intention of getting wrapped up in the drama. He had plans for a nice dinner with his wife at some fancy place.

Connor got up and walked over to Chloe. "Let's head out. I bet the little one's hungry too."

Chloe stood, ready to leave with Connor. It was a personal issue, and meddling wasn't their thing. Plus, they were more on Teddy's side emotionally anyway.

But as Chloe stood, something felt off. A sharp pain hit her stomach, followed by a warm sensation below.

her eyes as she looked at Connor.

something was wrong. "We need to get

"She's in labor! We've got to get her to the hospital,

no time, Connor scooped Chloe up and headed out. "Make way, please! Coming

aside,

led the way, and by the time they reached

"Get in!"

Chloe in the car. Once inside, he directed, "Head

head of obstetrics, Amelia cut in, "She's bleeding a lot; it's a placental abruption. Central's

nearby. With no time

arrived at Riverdale Hospital in no time. Chloe was rushed into the ER, and the obstetrics team assembled

follow but was stopped at the door. The suddenness of it all had him rattled. Everything had been fine,

came out midway to reassure them-Chloe's condition wasn't

a third and since the cervix was already dilated, the baby was