Chapter 1015

Chloe couldn't help noticing how weird Lucas was acting.

He was staring at Connor with this mix of anger and fear-totally not the vibe she expected, especially since he'd just messaged her earlier, telling her to treat Connor well.

Lucas, meanwhile, was a mess inside. Watching how Chloe acted around him, he could tell-Connor still hadn't told her the truth about who she really was. And honestly? Even if he did, Lucas had no clue how she'd react. He knew Connor was scared Chloe might stay with her new life, but Lucas was terrified she'd throw everything away for another man.

This secret between them? It was like a Pandora's box-neither of them dared to open it.

Connor finally broke the awkward silence, his voice smooth and controlled. "Antonio, you haven't eaten dinner yet, have you? Why don't you join us?"

Aaron chimed in, sounding completely serious, "Dad, Uncle Connor's cooking is awesome!"

Lucas didn't have the slightest appetite, but there was no way he was going to back down in front of Connor.

The kids finished eating and headed off to watch TV, leaving just the three adults at the table. Chloe and Connor were nearly done themselves. Chloe scooped some rice into a bowl for Lucas and spoke up, "Mr. Connor's a great cook. The sweet and sour ribs he made at lunch were amazing."

favorite. And he knew Connor often made them for her- she'd brought it up a few times after visiting the Moncada family. Lucas had always avoided making that dish for her, worried it would bring back

Lucas, we would've waited. As it is,

he owned the place? But all he said was, "I'm used

lightly. "But Ms.

you planning

I causing you trouble by being here, Mr. Lucas?" Connor replied,

Lucas's

a thinpression shifted suddenly,

at all. You're a guest

standoff, and couldn't shake the

she offered to clear the table. The two men stayed

it across to Lucas. "I borrowed your phone for a couple days. Hope that's

as he looked at the screen, he realized what Connor had done-he'd used Lucas's account to text Chloe, even telling her to

clenched. "That's pretty low,

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