Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 1101

Tim's voice was quiet. "I haven't seen you smile in forever, Summer."

Summer blinked, surprised for a second.

Then he reached out, ruffled Tim's hair, and let a gentle smile slip through. "You

make me happy, little brother. I'm always happy when I'm with you."

Tim grinned, his eyes bright. "You have the best smile, you know that?"

Without another word, Tim wrapped his arms around Summer.

Summer hugged him back, holding him close.

Their two small figures, side by side, caught the attention-and the hearts-of Chloe and Cassie, who were watching from nearby.

Every word the boys shared hung in the air between the women.

Cassie, with an unlit cigarette between her lips and a scowl on her face, muttered, "This is all Lucas and Linda's fault."

She turned to Chloe, eyes sharp. "You're really going to keep that boy here? He's still Lucas's son. Aren't you worried Connor will feel weird about it? Sure, Summer's just a kid now, but with a background like his-and all the Sartori family business-who knows if they'll ever accept him?"

Cassie's voice dropped lower. "And you and Connor aren't exactly private people. The media is always watching. How are you going to explain suddenly having another son?"

don't have to explain anything to anyone. I don't care what other people think. All I care about is

convinced about Summer

was just too

so distant,

knew he wasn't to blame, but every time she looked at his face-so

couldn't understand how someone like Linda could exist, someone twisted enough to bring a child into the world the way

ticking time

he tried

hers to protect. Cassie's thoughts were

wanted to

Chloe saw right through

Chloe said gently, "have you forgotten how you grew

Cassie froze.

Memories came rushing

without parents, drifting through life like a stray deaf.

like a beautiful prison.

a boy. That idea stuck with her so much,

barely knowing her dad had left a huge, aching hole

had helped her

to laugh with, to fight with,

on her own

it felt be that lonely