Chapter 1017

Earlier that afternoon, he'd already checked in with Aaron on the sly.

Aaron had told him straight up-his parents had never once slept in the same room together.

That's exactly why he'd convinced Lucas to let Chloe stay. It was time for Chloe to see who Lucas really was.

Still, even knowing all that, Connor couldn't help the sour feeling in his chest at the thought of those two being alone together. Why was that thief allowed to act so open and bold, while he, Chloe's actual husband, had to tiptoe around like he was the one doing something wrong?

Meanwhile, in the master bedroom, Chloe was making up a bed on the floor for Lucas. He was sitting stiffly on the couch, while the kids played out on the balcony, their laughter drifting in.

As Chloe spread out the blanket, she glanced over her shoulder. "What happened to your face?"

Lucas's jaw clenched. "Just bumped into something," he muttered, not meeting

her eyes.

is going on between us and

"Did

raised an eyebrow. "What do you think

stared at her, voice low. "No matter what

arms around her. "Rose, let's have

trying to break free. "Grayson, are you out of your mind? The kids

leaking from every word. "We're married, Rose. This is what couples

leaned in, aiming

pain

elbow had jabbed him hard. Before either of them really knew what was happening, she caught his arm and, in one fluid

heavy thud, the world

her hands in shock. She

that? And where had

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