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.

She didn't look surprised to

polite, almost distant smile. "Mr.

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

so open and trusting. She didn't ask for details, just replied

stepped aside to let Connor

right away heard Tim's voice coming

can we have another sleepover tonight? I like how you

wash his face

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

was so thoughtful and independent, treating

Aaron

mind. Ages ago, Lucas had tried get

velo

Lucas had been planning this all

innocent. Connor would never drag them into the

Tim together, he felt

by Chloe as if he were her own. But Chloe's

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