Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 1044

"Aaron, I'm not here to replace your dad. But we can be friends, you know? We both love the same person, and that kind of makes us the best team, right? We both want your mom to be happy."

Summer finally looked up, meeting Connor's gaze. His eyes were shining with unshed tears. "Uncle Connor, you're not like my dad. My dad just wants to keep my mom close, but you... you really love her. My mom deserves someone who truly loves her."

"Then promise me you won't leave her, okay? If you go, she won't be happy anymore."

A tear finally rolled down Summer's cheek. "I don't want to leave Mom either."

Connor gently wiped away his tears and held out his fist. "Deal between men: we'll protect Chloe together."

Summer nodded, his little hand forming a fist to bump Connor's. "We're the Protect-Chloe Squad."

After his bath, Summer padded out of the bathroom.

Connor walked him back to Chloe's room.

wasn't quiet or withdrawn anymore, and he didn't ask to go home.

sweet, thoughtful little guy.

were asleep, Chloe

did you say to

reply came

to the master bedroom. I'll

heart suddenly beating a little faster. She slipped into something more comfortable and stepped out onto

hand to knock, but before she could,

he'd just showered, dressed in soft gray pajamas,

hanging open to

lines of his

outside, Chloe quickly moved aside-if she hadn't, she

back, cheeks hot. "How'd you know I was coming in this