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.

loved making aromatherapy oils and candles so much

it was just too

things had happened, one shock after another,

mind and left only smoke and

knew, deep down, today had changed

had

Chloe gave up on sleep and wandered out onto

she saw Connor-he was

weren't connected, but the railings were close, maybe a

a glass of red

facing

as Chloe stepped outside,

a split second,

"Can't sleep?" he asked.

leaned against the railing.

admit that

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

the wine in

I have a glass, too?" she asked,

touched alcohol in

shook his head gently. "You shouldn't

Chloe frowned. "Why not?"

trust me your

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

course," Connor said

the railing,

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