Chapter 1083:

Regaining her composure, she let out a measured breath and lowered her eyes to the necklace resting against his collarbone—a thick, golden Chrome Hearts chain that looked oddly out of place on him.

She couldn’t help wondering—did Aliza give it to him?

Back when they were together, Kristopher wouldn’t so much as touch something that didn’t match his taste, let alone wear it.

He remained bent for a moment, waiting. When she still hadn’t moved, he tilted his head up, confused. “What’s wrong? You can’t get it off either?”

His sudden movement startled her, and as he lifted his head, his nose brushed lightly across her lips.

She blinked, stunned, then hurriedly reached out to wipe his face. “Sorry—sorry, that was an accident.”

“It’s fine,” he said, catching her wrist mid-reach and brushing his own nose. He glanced at the back of his hand, checking—no lipstick smudges.

“Just… lower your head

obedient as a retriever. This time, she didn’t let herself hesitate. Her fingers worked quickly at the clasp. “There.

blankly

eyebrow.

her head. “Just wondering. This isn’t your usual

tales

question seemed to catch him off

left his company that morning. Knowing he might be getting an MRI, he’d simply asked his assistant to

hadn’t paid attention—until

finally took a proper look at

piece, the garish gold

of his head

snatched it back—as if the longer she held it, the more likely her questions

to be a gift

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