Chapter 1006

Connor looked at Chloe, his eyes lingering on her a moment too long, disappointment flickering across his face.

She still didn't remember.

He managed a nod. "Yeah. We know each other. Of course we do."

Chloe's heart gave a sudden, unexpected thump.

"So what are we, then? Friends?" she asked, her voice calm and direct.

Connor hesitated, silent for a beat.

If he told her the truth now, would she do what Lucas-no, Grayson-warned? Would she cut herself off from everything she used to be, from him, too?

He'd barely scratched the surface of her heart.

"We're friends," he said at last.

Friends. Family. Lovers.

But how was he supposed to say all that?

Chloe, when will you remember?

She held his gaze, searching his face for answers.

we meet? Could you tell me about my past?" Her eyes were bright with curiosity, but

a car accident. I

mean, Grayson-never told you?" Connor

something stir deep

be Grayson's name when they

out a soft sigh. "He said our past wasn't happy, so

in, gentle but

"What do you mean?"

"Are you happy now?"

Chloe froze.

never really

Was she happy?

She honestly didn't know.

played out like someone else had programmed it

Lucas

med her well-brought her

gifts, cooked after

ook el

always trying to

one before, her

couldn't remember the last time she

canvas. People admired how spotless it was, but there was

she wasn't meant to

line, she'd started to wonder about the life she'd

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