Chapter 1233
Chice was leaning against the wall, taking in the fresh air, her lips a rosy hue. The scent of Damon still lingered in her nostrils as she looked at his handsome face
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Chice.. remember, your future is mine, got it?”
Chloe’s eyes twinkled for a moment. “Can 1 object?”
‘No‘ Damon’s deep voice cut her off.
“But what about my friends? Are you taking over them too?”
Damon leaned down to kiss her eat, taking in the unique scent emanating from her neckline. His actions paused at her words, his breathing becoming heavier. “If they’re just friends…” He finally spoke after a moment of silence.
Chloe once again felt a hint of unease. It was the same emotion she had felt from Damon not long ago.
“Damon…” she suddenly called his name.
“I’m here.” His head rested against her forehead, his deep voice making her cheeks flush.
“Are you… afraid of marriage?”
Damon paused for a moment, not answering immediately.
“I think you’ve been unstable lately. Besides getting engaged, I can’t think of anything else that would make you anxious.”
“…Isn’t it because you nearly got beaten up last time, and I’m worried you’ll get hurt again?”
Chloe smiled unconcernedly. “You’re so powerful, and you’ve arranged so many people to protect me. How could anything happen to me?”
“You’re too careless.” Damon felt he should thank her for her unconditional trust!
“So, will you give me a gun? You promised me in Hong Kong! Look at me now, aren’t in such a dangerous situation? I need to protect myself. Damon became serious, “Would one gun be enough?”
Chloe quickly shook her head, “Not enough, I need more.”
Seeing her playful demeanor, Damon couldn’t help but chuckle. “Cunning little fox.”
Chloe grinned, “So, will you give me one?”
“Yes.” Damon stroked her cheek. “You’re a good shot. Of course I’ll give you one. What do you want?”
“A Desert Eagle?”
Damon’s hold on her tightened slightly. “You’re quite brave.”
“Don’t you have one?”
Damon pursed his lips, giving her a quick peck before letting her go. “I can give you one.”
Chloe raised an eyebrow triumphantly.
“Will you really give it to me? You’re such a ladies‘ man. Do you really have no experience? Have you never had a girlfriend before?”
Damon’s gaze turned dark.
“What’s wrong?” Chloe asked, laughing.
“Stop fooling around.” Damon said in a low voice, taking Chloe’s hand and leading her out of the room. His response and demeanor made Chloe’s heart flutter with unease. She felt there were more questions to be asked, but seeing Damon’s current state, she didn’t think it was appropriate to continue.
When they got downstairs, Presley was nowhere to be found. Elizabeth and Yulia were playing with Anya.
“Where’s Rose?”
“I think she’s in the glass greenhouse outside, Rose seems a bit off today.” Yulia looked at Chloe.
Chloe frowned, worried. “I’ll go see her.”
“Okay.
The glass greenhouse was brightly lit, with flowers of all colors vying for attention. Even in the midst of autumn, she could feel the vibrancy of spring. Chloe looked at the slender figure sitting on the wicker swing, her heart aching. The greenhouse was a place that easily lifted one’s spirits. That’s why Rose chose to be here.
Chloe pushed open the door and slowly walked in.
Rose had one hand on her belly, swinging the chair gently with her legs. Seeing Chloe, she smiled. “Why are you here?”
I came to see my flowers.”
Rose couldn’t help but laugh, “They’re not your flowers. You’re their natural enemy, best keep your distance.”
This was because Chloe was a perfumer. Most essential oils were extracted from plants. Calling Chloe the enemy of flowers made sefse.
Chloe looked around the greenhouse, then walked over to Rose. “Rose…”
“Chloe.” Rose cut her off, her gaze fixed on the flower sea in the distance, and her face calm. This was the first time she had shown such an expression since returning from R City. “Right now, all my energy is focused on my child, I don’t have time to think about anything else.”
Chloe sat in the chair next to her, quietly watching her. “Really?”
Rose’s delicate collarbone showed a beautiful curve as she swallowed. She nodded, “Yes. Nothing is more important than my child right now, I don’t want ampting
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to affect my mood.”
“Can you really do it?” Chloe looked at her sympathetically.
“I can.”
“Rose, are you really okay living alone in the marital home in R City? You don’t have to force yourself to be happy all the time, it’s not good.”
To maintain a cheerful mood, she hid alone in this greenhouse. What was this? Did she think that by hiding in the greenhouse and looking at the flowers, she could truly be happy? If people could be happy so easily, there wouldn’t be so many troubled people in the world.
“Where’s Morrison? Has he contacted you in the past few days? What’s he doing now? Is he really so busy he doesn’t have time even to send a message?”
“He should be in Paris… because of the time difference” Rose’s voice was slow, her gaze fixed on a batch of Dianthus flowers, her eyes unflinching.
Chloe’s heart was filled with sympathy and anger. “What’s he doing in Paris? On a business trip?”
Rose bit her lip, turning her head away.
*Something like that.”
What did that mean?
“He went to see Mona, didn’t he?”
She got hurt.”
Rose answered slowly after a long silence.
Chloe’s face darkened, she didn’t say a word..
“Chloe, I’m really okay. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t hurt, but it was my decision to marry him and I choose to accept the outcome. Even though I spend most of my time alone in R City, I’m free and genuinely happy.
“I haven’t forgotten him, but I’ve realized that your attention can really be diverted. Like paying attention to my kids, watching some fun movies, chatting with others, being with you guys… My life is pretty perfect, except for some regretful choices in love, right?”
