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    Stunned, Morse stared at her, not expecting Chloe to be so direct.


    For someone like her, he’d assumed that door would stay closed, never to be mentioned again. So was this her way of drawing a final boundary, depending on his response?


    His chest tightened as two conflicting answers warred inside him, neither willing toe out first.


    Mind and heart collided, leaving him at a standstill.


    He swallowed, finally replying, “Chloe, I’ll always be here for you—as your friend, watching out for you.”


    Tears simmered in Chloe’s eyes the instant his words sank in.


    Her voice shook as she responded, “I don’t need that. Dn has already looked out for me. I love you, Morse! I need you to spend forever with me—not just as a friend.”


    Morse sat in silent agony, his eyes fixed on the sheets, one hand balled tightly under the nket as he wrestled with everything churning inside him.


    Her honesty left himpletely unprepared.


    “Morse,” she said softly, “look at me.”


    Reluctantly, Morse raised his eyes and met her unwavering gaze. For a split second, he wanted nothing more than to reach for her, to gather her into his arms.


    Everything in him screamed to stayposed, but he clung to restraint.


    “Please, just tell me the truth. Have you ever felt something for me? Even the smallest bit,” Chloe asked, refusing to let him dodge the question.


    She didn’t care whether the answer would heal her or shatter her—only that it was honest.


    When she caught his mouth beginning to form words, she cut him off. “I only want yes or no.” She wouldn’t settle for anything less.


    When he still faltered, something inside Chloe snapped. Heat flushed through her, and she suddenly surged forward.


    Before Morse could react, her hands reached for his neck—not to push him away, but to pull him closer, her lips capturing his in a sudden, desperate kiss.


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    Morse had braced himself for anger or usations, thinking she’dsh out.


    But her fingers slid up around his neck, and she pressed her lips against his without warning.


    Morse’s thoughts vanished, leaving him frozen and unsure how to respond.


    When rity finally returned, Chloe had already put space between them.


    With a steely look, she said, “So what if it leaves a bad taste? I’ve tried it now. Whatever you decide, that’s your call. I just want to hear it straight from you.”


    Morse couldn’t help but feel augh bubble up, his heart softening with warmth as he looked at Chloe.


    “What’s so funny?” Chloe snapped, frowning in irritation. Was her attempt at kissing him really that amusing? Or did he actually think she was that bad at it?


    The thought made her cheeks burn, frustration rising fast. “Have you kissed so many women that you think my kissing skills are terrible?” she demanded angrily.


    It was her first kiss, and somehow it feltpletely unfair that he’d probably had practice while she hadn’t.


    Completely thrown by her usation, Morse’s smile vanished, reced by rm.


    “No… I don’t think your kissing skills are bad at all…” he said quickly, trying to exin.


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