Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 1009

This was Connor's first time at Chloe's place.

The whole apartment had a cozy, Japanese vibe-lots of clean lines, light wood, and soft lighting. But here and there, little things hinted at the past. Like the yellow curtains she'd always loved. Or the comforting scent of incense drifting through the rooms. Each tiny detail felt like a punch to Connor's chest.

She'd lived here for two years. Her presence was everywhere. Yet, somehow, the style was nothing like before. It was Chloe's place, but it also wasn't. Just like Chloe herself-standing right in front of him, but feeling miles away.

He felt a wave of disappointment, but he kept it off his face. Instead, he managed a polite, "Ms. Rose, thank you for letting us stay."

Chloe couldn't help but smile at his formality. It was kind of funny, but something in his tone stung a little, too.

"I'll go get a room ready for you," she said.

The house was a standalone little villa, bigger than most homes around here, with two floors. Downstairs, there was a sunny living room, a neat kitchen, and a storage room. All the bedrooms were upstairs-three in total, plus a small den. Chloe had the master, Lucas had the second bedroom, and the last room was her study, overflowing with books and boxes. There wasn't even space for a mattress in there.

to clear out Lucas's room for

sheets and a duvet from the closet, and quickly made up the bed.

Connor said. "Sorry

was looking much better. Aaron had dug out all his

in a world of

noon, everyone was tired and hungry after a

up and

blinked in surprise. "You

touched a frying pan. She always said she hated the smell of oil and smoke, that it messed with her sense of smell. Her hands Rad always been soft and delicate, pampered like a spoiled

to cook was a

for once. "I can manage, but I'm not

She disappeared downstairs. The

already in the playroom, piling blocks and giggling. Connor watched them for a while, then sat on