Chapter 1005

He handed Tim his clothes.

Connor was as polite as ever. "Ms. Rose, sorry to trouble you again."

A gentle smile played on Chloe's lips. "It's no trouble at all. Come in, Mr. Connor."

Together, Chloe and Connor helped the two kids get cleaned up.

Tim, covered in soap bubbles, grinned. "Daddy, Mommy, I had so much fun today!"

Chloe let out a quiet sigh. She wanted to tell this sweet little guy the truth-that she wasn't really his mom. But looking at his rosy cheeks and bright, sparkling eyes, the words just wouldn't come. She was afraid the happier he was now, the more disappointed he'd be later.

Aaron, always the serious one, said sternly, "Tim, you can't just call anyone your mommy. She's not your mom-she's mine."

Tim's whole face scrunched up in anger. "She IS my mommy! She is! Aaron, if you keep saying that, I won't like you anymore!"

Aaron shot Chloe a helpless look.

Chloe sighed and shook her head. Aaron didn't argue anymore.

Connor stayed quiet, focused on washing Tim, not offering any explanations.

until they drifted off to sleep, cuddled up together. Chloe pulled the covers over them and stood by the bed

rose in Chloe's chest, but

in. The sky outside was streaked

the railing, lost in thought, eyes on the horizon like he was searching

frowned a little, then walked

poured a glass of water and offered it to him. "Mr.

quickly put out his cigarette. He took the glass from her.

own cup, resting her elbow on the railing as she looked out at

distant. "Yeah. It feels

turned to him. "Mr. Connor, when

barely changed. "When are you and Aaron heading back

for a moment.

didn't miss a beat. "What

I was

too. Maybe we

head back together."

about his words

felt like he

vel

purposely creating these little

between them.

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