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

"Did

"What do you think he

at her, voice low. "No matter what he

warning, Lucas stood up and came up behind Chloe, wrapping his arms around her. "Rose, let's have another

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

married, Rose. This is what

in, aiming to kiss her

pain exploded

elbow had jabbed him hard. Before either of them really knew what was happening,

thud, the world

staring down at her hands in shock. She hadn't even

do that? And where had that

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