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.

He wasn't quiet or withdrawn anymore, and he didn't ask to go home.

sweet, thoughtful little guy.

kids were asleep, Chloe sent

did you

reply came back

to the master bedroom. I'll

suddenly beating a little faster. She slipped into something more comfortable and stepped out onto the balcony. Their balconies were connected-a big space with a spot for late-night tea and

Chloe decided to go in from the balcony. She raised her hand to knock, but before she could, the thick curtains inside parted and Connor appeared

dike he'd just showered, dressed in soft gray

open to

lines of his

moved aside-if she hadn't, she would've walked right into his

a small step back, cheeks hot. "How'd you know