Chapter 523 Don't Let Francis Know
Francis was holding Donovan's hand on one side and Chloe's on the other, skipping along like he didn't have a care in the world. It was the first time he had both their hands at once, and he was over the moon.
When they got to Kenneth's place, Maya was in the kitchen, cooking and barely saying a word. Chloe could tell Maya wasn't too thrilled with her being there. Feeling a bit awkward, Chloe thought about leaving early.
"Mom, you should take a shower. You're all wet," Francis pointed out.
Donovan was chilling on the couch, nose-deep in a book, totally ignoring the chaos around him while Maya kept cooking quietly.
Chloe hadn't even noticed she was wet until Francis mentioned it. The cold trickle down her back from a melted snowball was making her super uncomfortable. She said, "But I don't have any clothes to change into here."
"I think there are some," Francis said, then dashed off to Donovan's room to find clothes. He opened the wardrobe, shouting, "Mom, look, there's a whole closet of clothes, all yours."
Chloe was surprised Donovan had so many clothes ready for her. She wasn't sure if they were hers, but they looked like they would fit.
Not wanting to kill Francis's excitement, Chloe decided to take a shower there. Francis even suggested she use Donovan's bedroom. "Mom, Dad's reading in the living room, and Maya's cooking outside. It's easier for you to shower here. I'll close the door for you."
Chloe patted Francis's head. "Be good."
Francis left, and she went to take a shower.
Chloe hung her wet clothes outside and grabbed a few to change into. After showering, she put on her underwear and unlocked the bathroom door. Before she could open it, Donovan walked in.
Chloe clutched her towel, staring at him, both scared and a bit hopeful.
She suddenly realized how pathetic she felt. Even now, she had a faint hope for Donovan. She seemed to forget how Amelia died and Donovan's coldness. Or maybe his presence was just too strong, and Chloe was deeply drawn to him, unable to pull away. From the moment she returned to Pearl Peak City and saw him at Kenneth's house, she had already lost. She now realized that all along, her struggle was just a show for Amelia. She always felt Amelia's spirit watching her, not wanting Amelia to think she had forgotten the hatred. Chloe felt deceived, tricked by Francis.
Donovan started pulling at his clothes.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
Donovan didn't say anything. After undressing, he pressed his body against Chloe's, his skin burning hot, making Chloe feel dizzy.
As she tried to struggle, Donovan covered her mouth with one hand and whispered teasingly in her ear, "Don't make a sound. It's not good for Francis to hear us."
Donovan kept his hand over Chloe's mouth as she frowned slightly at him. He lifted one of her legs, determined to make love to her.
Throughout the whole thing, Chloe didn't say a word, just stared at him, and Donovan stared back at her.
Chloe felt a tingling sensation all over her body, moving with him.
Afterward, she wrapped herself in a towel and fled to the bed to change clothes, her heart racing.
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