Chapter Ninety-one

Chloe sat opposite Aiden, her heart thumping with trepidation as he peeled back the layers of his past, unveiling a tale of hardship and heartache that tugged at her emotions. He spoke with an air of vulnerability, relaying the tale of his abusive father with a rawness that made her ache for him. But as the story unfolded, Chloe couldn't shake the nagging feeling that there was more to her turmoil than simply empathizing with Aiden's plight.

She had met Liam a few months back, drawn to him by his effortless charm and quick wit. They had hit it off from the get-go, but Chloe had been reluctant to entertain the notion of anything more than a platonic relationship. After all, she was with Aiden, and despite their rocky past, she still held out hope that they could make things work.

But as Aiden spoke, Chloe couldn't ignore the way Liam's smile danced through her mind, lighting up her senses with an effervescence that she had never experienced before. She tried to push the thoughts aside,