“The guts…” Stephanie’s angry voice hit Chloe's ear as soon as she stepped into the living room of the Mansion. She had ordered the guards to stop her at the veranda but Dawson phoned them from his home office and asked them to let her in. “Chloe, you're here,” Sebastian said excitedly as he rushed down the stairs. The duo hugged warmly which irritated not only Stephanie but Hilda who was watching from the second floor. “The movers should be here anytime soon, you should go sort your things first,” Sebastian suggested and Chloe nodded in response. Sebastian noticed how tense she looked so he wrapped his hand around her shoulder and gently patted her as they started to walk closer to the stairs. “Does she terrify you?” He asked in a whisper and Chloe nodded again. “She used to scare me too when I was younger. Do you know how I conquered that fear? When she frowns, I assume she magically transforms into Shrek…” Chloe burst into laughter, patting his chest as she tried to control
Chloe's lips curved into a broad grin as Blake's name appeared on her phone.Finally, the call she had been waiting for for two days finally came in and she didn't hesitate to answer it. “I’m sorry for keeping you in suspense.” Blake apologized as soon as his call was answered. “I missed you,” Chloe confessed instead. “Me too.” Blake also confessed and silence swept over for several seconds. Blake eventually spoke up, “My parents want to see you–” Upon noticing the hesitation in his voice, she quickly understood his fear. “Chloe Knightley or Aurora Marlowe?” She asked knowingly. Blake was hesitant yet again before he replied, “The latter.” “I hope you’re not offended but my parents haven’t been able to sleep properly since she found out you were still alive. They really want to meet you– Now.” Chloe suggested. “Why would I be offended? It’s a good thing anyway. At Least I get to see you.” She said,“Okay then. Zane will pick you up in an hour.” He announced. Several seconds
Chloe rolled over on the bed, stretching her tired body as she slowly sat up. As she rubbed her face, Blake was nowhere to be seen around the room but a broad smile appeared on her face when she saw the tray of breakfast in the drawer beside the bed. She took a sip from the warm tea and smiled even more broadly, “How did you hide this romantic side of you so well, My Prince charming?” She giggled as she remembered their previous night and she stretched a little more before relaxing her back on the headboard of the bed, her smile not leaving her eyes. Her eyes darted to the dress hanging in front of Blake's wardrobe and she quickly knew it was for her since she hadn't seen it there the previous day and the note on her breakfast tray confirmed it. After taking her breakfast, she took her bath and changed into the simple but elegantly styled sapphire dress Blake left for her before going downstairs to join the family. Upon coming across Diana downstairs, Chloe quickly remembered th
“Explain? I don't need it. What I need right now is for you to tell me all those sexting, pictures and videos aren't real.” Blake stated firmly, his eyes burning with rage. Chloe remained mute unable to deny the truth. She wasn't willing to lie to Blake and telling the truth won't exactly set her free in this situation. “Chloe, say something or I might just believe I am nothing but someone to pass the time. I love you and you know it so just tell me exactly how you feel for me. I promise I won’t blame you.” He suggested. Tears flowed freely from Chloe’s eyes as she found it hard to give a proper explanation and all she could say was, “I’m sorry, Blake. I’m sorry I did all that with him but I swear it’s you I want.” “It’s me you want or…it has to be me? I mean I am the better candidate right now?” Out of anger, he provoked Chloe. Chloe’s tears quickly seemed to dry up upon hearing his demeaning statement. “Do you think I am after your wealth? Or your fame?” She asked angrily. “
"Keep your eyes open! Keep 'em open!" He panicked as he pushed the stretcher into the emergency room. Even though there were three other nurses besides the patient, the doctor looked extremely worried. The patient had just encountered a car crash along the way and fortunately, the doctor who was riding behind her quickly drove her to his hospital. Several hours later Chloe opened her eyes and the first person she saw sitting next to her was–"My Prince, you…" "Just Blake." Blake corrected. 'Of course, she will never say that,' he thought to himself. "Ouch…" She whined as she gently massaged her forehead where she noticed a bandaid. He leaned forward and gently grabbed her hands, "Are you alright? Is your head still hurting?" He slowly withdrew his hands, embarrassed by his overly display of concern, "You shouldn't massage it like that. The stitches will…reopen." "I'm fine Doctor. I'm…I'm–not fine." She burst out crying. Chloe was just on her way from another hospital after suf
"Geo, tell me this isn't happening! You love me to the moon and back, what happened?" Chloe asked. George was now in his trousers as he stood up to his feet and walked towards her, his eyes ridden with guilt. When he was close enough, he grazed his palm gently against her right cheek as he wiped out the tears on it. For a moment, it looked like he really regretted what he had done and Chloe was going to fall for it until he spoke up, "I– I…loved you to the moon and back " He burst into a contagious laughter and Jamie couldn't resist but join him. "Past tense, Chloe! Past tense!" He repeated. Chloe felt her whole world crumble before her eyes. Every sound of their laughter made her heart thump widely in her chest as if it was going to fall into her stomach. "You asked what happened," George finally caught his breath. "Love happened, Chloe! I fell in love all over again, this time, with Jamie!" "To be honest you were the sexiest person alive back in college! So sexy that even Blake
"Have you ever seen me meddling in George's business? You had the most fun in the family, so rest in peace quietly, and don't ruin my sleep." Sebastian's remorseless dismissal sent a chill down Chloe's spine. Of course, the brothers were always at war with each other over power so no one meddled in the other's business except when their father was involved. Hearing his wife, Hilda, giggling in the background, Chloe remembered one of George’s several confessions. The feast was planned for her death so it’s obvious everyone already knew of it. “Try Ruby’s room. She’s the only one who would want to help.” He suggested, banging the door behind her. “I guess it's time Ruby stops being so clueless.” Hilda’s mumble echoed right before the door closed. Disheartened, Chloe trudge towards her room and quickly locked the door behind her, relaxing her back on the door. From George's confession and Sebastian's statement, Chloe realized she would be doomed if she ever sought help from any mem
Chloe jerked off the recliner panting and sweating profusely while gasping for air. “Glad to have you back again, Chloe. You’re finally embracing your healing.” A soothing feminine voice interrupted her thoughts, pulling her attention to her. Chloe was confused as she frantically navigated her environment when she noticed she was standing on her feet and she noticed her hands moving freely on their own. Chloe stared at her hands in disbelief.“Woah!” She gasped and almost immediately covered her mouth with her hands because her voice shocked her. After all, she was dumb. “Chloe, please be seated.” The young lady with ombre straight hair and gray eyes suggested as she gently held onto Chloe’s arm and helped her seat up on the recliner. Everything was seemingly strange to her but as she sat up and looked closer, she remembered exactly where this was.“Dr. Carmen Lopez?” She asked in disbelief. “I think you’re too worked up. Let’s talk at our next session.” Dr. Lopez suggested as sh