Is he no longer interested in me?
The thought struck Chloe Bennett like ice water. Color drained from her face, and her fingers began to tremble against her will.
Had he grown tired of her?
Or worse… had he started to dislike her?
Chaotic suspicions tore through her mind. Without noticing, she tightened her grip on Julian Blackwood’s small hand.
“Ah!” Julian cried out sharply.
Chloe’s heart jumped. She released him at once and turned to find the boy glaring up at her, eyes bright with anger. “Aunt Chloe, what are you doing? That hurt!”
She rushed to apologize, quickly offering to buy him whatever gift he wanted. Only then did Julian’s temper ease.
Ethan Blackwood watched the entire scene in silence, his expression cold and distant.
Chloe’s chest burned with resentment and a sharp
