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.

didn't look surprised to

a polite, almost distant

to keep things casual, explaining, "I stayed up talking with Mr. Lucas last night, but he got a call from work and had to leave all of a sudden. I, uh, ended up drinking too much. Sorry about that—Tim must've

her memories gone, seemed so open and trusting. She didn't ask for details, just replied with a polite nod. "It's alright. Tim slept really well.

aside to let Connor in. "Come in,

almost right away heard Tim's voice coming from the

can we have another sleepover

face

brush, turning on the faucet, then gently wiping Tim's face with a clean towel. Contént

Aaron had been raised well. He was so thoughtful and independent, treating Tim like he was taking care of

Aaron

through Connor's mind. Ages ago, Lucas

velo

had been

would never drag

Tim together, he felt an ache

and Linda's child, cared for by Chloe as if he were her

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