Chapter 1033

Connor paused, just for a second.

Then he nodded. "Okay."

"Come on, let's get in the car. I'll take you to the hotel."

Somehow, there was this quiet, unspoken understanding between them.

Chloe still hadn't gotten her memory back, but she could just tell-Connor was

sincere, kind, steady, and strong. He was a genuinely good guy.

Around him, she felt safe, like she could let her guard down.

It was already past one in the morning.

Tim had been asleep for ages.

Connor turned to her, gentle but firm. "You should rest. We'll talk about everything else tomorrow."

Chloe nodded.

They were staying in the presidential suite.

Chloe and Summer had the guest room, while Connor and Tim were in the master.

Summer hadn't said a word on the drive back. He barely spoke after they got in, either, but it was late-he fell asleep almost instantly.

Chloe, though, just couldn't settle. She tossed and turned in bed, wide awake.

was nothing new to her. Maybe that's why she loved making

tonight, it was just too

had happened, one shock after another, like someone had

mind and left only smoke and exhaustion

deep down, today had changed

life had

up on sleep and

Connor-he was out on the next

the railings were close,

was holding a glass of red wine, looking

facing her direction,

as Chloe stepped

surprised for a

"Can't sleep?" he asked.

the railing.

to admit that he was too happy

shrugged, cool and casual. "The night's beautiful. I wanted

the wine

I have a glass, too?" she asked,

alcohol

shook his head gently.

Chloe frowned. "Why not?"

complicated. But trust me your

sigh. "Okay. Then... would you

course," Connor said

arms on the railing, staring out at the

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