Chapter 1001

Chloe texted back almost right away.

But her reply was only two words.

[Okay.]

She didn't ask any follow-up questions. She didn't call. That caught Connor off guard.

He'd booked a room at the same hotel, but he wasn't on the same floor as Chloe and the others.

He headed to his room first, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and then made his way over to Chloe's room.

Standing outside her door, Connor felt completely different from how he'd felt yesterday. All the happiness and excitement were still there, but now they were tangled up with nerves he couldn't quite shake.

He knew exactly who was on the other side of this door. No more guessing, no more doubts. It was Chloe. The woman he'd been searching for-thinking about every single night.

And somehow, that made him even more anxious. His heart was hammering in his chest. He was thrilled, but there was a sharp ache mixed in with the joy. After a moment, he managed to steady himself, lifted his hand, and knocked.

The door opened almost immediately.

there. She didn't

him with a polite, almost distant

he got a call from work and had

and trusting. She didn't ask for details, just replied with a polite nod. "It's alright. Tim slept really well. He's in the

to let Connor

away heard Tim's voice coming from

sleepover tonight? I like

over and saw Aaron helping Tim wash his face and brush his teeth. Aaron moved with this careful,

out toothpaste, helping Tim brush, turning on the faucet, then gently wiping Tim's face with a clean

could tell Aaron had been raised well. He was so thoughtful and independent, treating Tim like

Aaron instantly-this

Ages ago, Lucas

velo

had been planning this all

were innocent. Connor would never drag them into the mess between

Tim together, he felt an ache deep in

her own. But Chloe's real child... Tim had never

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