Chapter 78

As Chloe descended the stairs, Alyssa and Hannah were nervously peered upward from the bottom.

They were all fretting over the possibility of some mishap upstairs.

“Chloe, is your chat over? Did that lad give you any trouble?” the old lady inquired.

Chloe could still feel the heat in her cheeks, leaving her somewhat flustered.

“No, Grandma.” She lowered her head, lifting her hand to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear, masking her awkwardness through the action.

Alyssa watched Chloe’s every move, revealing a slow, meaningful smile.

However, as Damon’s tall, slender figure gradually appeared behind Chloe, her smile faded, and she asked curtly, “Didn’t you have work to do? What brought you back?” “Grandma doesn’t want me back?” Damon lightly chuckled, casually skimming past Chloe’s shoulder to the old lady.

Alyssa gritted her teeth, forcing out, “Dinner’s ready!”

Feeling Damon draw near, Chloe hurriedly descended the stairs.

blatantly avoiding him, a slight smirk tugged at Damon’s lips as he,

it was getting

Alyssa wore a

of empty rooms. The bed is massive and comfy, especially the one furthest in on the second floor.”

chuckled, “No

cute old lady.

Damon followed

at the doorway, Chloe told Damon, “I drove myself. You

won’t rest easy. I’ll drive you home, and Nate can drive

I say

say no to your no. Give your keys to Nate.”

Chloe toward the

was calm but clearly left no room

Suchan unjust man.

hand was around her waist,

the etiquette, but his hand, intentionally or not brushing against her waist, still made

the car by now, and Damon smoothly opened the door next to Chloe.

glanced at her, signaling her to

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