Chapter 109

Chloe’s pov.

“You told him what?” my heart limps and I heard him smirk before snatching the ointment from me

“Does that sound like a good excuse to you?” he asked packing back the First Aid box and standing up.

He returned the box and turned back to me, His gaze was intense, as if he wanted to convey something beyond words.

"You were there, so why couldn't you catch a glimpse of what we were saying?" he questioned, walking towards me and gently placing his hand on my shoulder, guiding me to a seat.

"Sit down. You look precarious. Did you almost faint?" he asked, his tone dry. I quickly shook my head, assuring him that I was fine.

"I couldn't hear your conversation with Jax because I felt numb earlier. I couldn't make out a single word until the breeze brushed against my body. I think it's because of the beating he gave me," I explained, and he nodded in understanding.

He walked over to the fridge and grabbed a couple of cans of alcohol. With a determined stride, he brought the s