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?"

met her gaze, steady and calm. “I don't have to explain anything to anyone. I don't care what other people think. All I care about is my

wasn't convinced

was

always seemed so distant, so closed

blame, but every time she looked at his face-so much like Lucas's-it made her

twisted enough to bring a child

ticking time bomb-like he was born to be

he tried

hers to protect. Cassie's thoughts were simple: she was fiercely loyal to

wanted to say

saw right through

said gently, "have you forgotten how

Cassie froze.

Memories came rushing

drifting through life like a stray deaf. The ancy mansion had felt

like a beautiful prison.

a boy. That idea stuck with her

mom and barely knowing her dad had left a huge, aching hole inside her,

Chloe had helped her

always been there-someone to laugh with, to fight with, to lean

on her

be that lonely kid