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."

them for her- she'd brought it up a few times after

Mr. Lucas, we would've waited. As it is, there's just a bit

owned the place? But all he said was, "I'm used to Japanese food. This isn't really my

"But

you planning to stay at my house, Mr.

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

Lucas's

a thinpression shifted suddenly,

at all. You're a guest stay as long as you

to their little standoff, and couldn't

dinner, she offered to clear the table. The two men stayed put, still at the table facing each

pocket and slid it across to Lucas. "I

took it, and as soon 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 take good care

pretty low,

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