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.

Maybe that's why she loved making aromatherapy oils and candles

tonight, it was just too

happened, one shock after another, like someone

of grenades in her mind and left only smoke and exhaustion

down,

life had

Chloe gave up on sleep and wandered

she saw Connor-he was out on

but the railings were

glass of red wine,

was facing her direction,

soon as Chloe stepped outside, their

surprised for a

"Can't sleep?" he asked.

against the

admit that he was too happy to

cool and casual. "The night's beautiful. I wanted to take a look

wine in his

have a glass, too?" she asked, almost surprising

touched alcohol

shook his head gently. "You

Chloe frowned. "Why not?"

said, "It's complicated. But trust me your health doesn't

let out a long sigh. "Okay. Then... would you stay

Connor said

the railing, staring out

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