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.

Connor, how did we meet? Could you tell me about my past?" Her eyes were bright with curiosity, but her voice was

had a car accident. I hit my head. I don't remember anything

mean, Grayson-never told

something stir deep inside

had to be Grayson's name when they

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

voice cut in, gentle but sharp.

"What do you mean?"

"Are you happy now?"

Chloe froze.

realized she'd never really asked herself

Was she happy?

She honestly didn't know.

was peaceful, almost too quiet. Every day played

Lucas

med her well-brought her

cooked after

He was the ook el of a good

was sweet and caring, always trying to make

like an exact copy of the one before, her life flat and colorless. She couldn't say she was

she couldn't remember the last time she

blank canvas. People admired how spotless it was, but there was no

felt she wasn't meant

line, she'd started to wonder

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