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.

in her eyes as she looked at Connor. "My

knew something was wrong. "We need to get you to

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

time, Connor scooped Chloe up and headed

aside,

led the way,

"Get in!"

in the car. Once inside, he directed,

was about to call the head of obstetrics, Amelia cut in, "She's

a smaller hospital nearby. With no time to waste,

Riverdale Hospital in no time. Chloe was rushed into the ER,

of it all had him rattled. Everything had been fine,

it together. A doctor came out

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

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