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.

to sleep, cuddled up together. Chloe pulled the covers over them and stood by the bed for a while, just watching. Their heads were pressed together-one a little bigger, one smaller

chest, but it slipped away before she could

settled in. The sky outside

the railing, lost in thought, eyes on the horizon like

frowned a little, then walked over

water and

out his cigarette. He took the glass from

elbow on the railing as she looked out at the view. "It's

voice soft, almost distant. "Yeah. It feels

him. "Mr. Connor, when are you

are you

thought for a moment. "Probably

a beat.

was planning

too. Maybe we

head back together."

his words

It felt like

vel

purposely creating these little

between them.

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