“Ethan, what’s wrong?”
The soft smile faded from Chloe Bennett’s lips.
Had he already forgotten the promise he made to her?
“Nothing.” Ethan Blackwood came back to himself. His gaze settled on Chloe, the old gentle anticipation gone, replaced by calm indifference. “What do you want?”
Chloe’s expression shifted slightly. She could sense the change in his attitude. She parted her lips, then swallowed the words she had planned to say.
“You’ve been so depressed these past few days… I just wanted to cheer you up.”
The answer caught Ethan off guard. He pressed his thin lips together. Looking at her, his eyes softened a fraction. A flicker of guilt rose in his chest.
Chloe was thoughtful, gentle, always attentive. How could he have thought her dull or boring even for a moment? This was th
