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 her voice was

I hit my head.

Grayson-never told you?" Connor

made something

be Grayson's name when they

away, letting out a soft sigh. "He said our past wasn't happy, so there's no point in bringing

in, gentle

"What do you mean?"

"Are you happy now?"

Chloe froze.

realized she'd never really asked herself that

Was she happy?

She honestly didn't know.

too quiet. Every day played out like someone else had programmed

Lucas

med her well-brought her

cooked after

ook

was sweet and caring, always trying to make

like an exact copy of the one before, her life flat and colorless. She

she couldn't remember the last time she was truly

admired how spotless

felt she wasn't meant to

she'd started to wonder about the

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