“I can tell when you’re overthinking things. Your eyebrows start to twitch,” he said, his voice warm with amusement. Chloe wasn’t sure whether to be flattered that he’d noticed her so closely or horrified that her eyebrows apparently had a mind of their own. “They do not,” she said defensively. “They do,” he replied lazily, shifting to sit against the headboard. With one arm still draped around her, he reached up and smoothed a finger over her brows, then traced it gently down her cheek. “What’s bothering you, sweetheart?” “Nothing serious. I was just wondering how I’m going to explain to everyone why I was locked away with the boss all day yesterday,” she said, pausing before adding, “and last night.” “You don’t owe them an explanation,” he muttered. “You were with the boss.” Then, more quietly, “Do you regret it, Chloe?” There was a touch of vulnerability in his tone. “No, Gabe,” she said quickly. The last thing she wanted was for him to think she regretted a single moment. “I
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