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She sighed. “He’s a human being just like you and me. Is there a reason you came over? Because I’m really tired and would like to go to bed?”

“I think we need to talk about tonight.”

“What about it?”

“I wanted to explain about Serena.”

“I don’t care about her. You obviously had your reasons for going to dinner with her. It’s none of my business.” She placed her hands on the counter.

“It was just dinner. I wouldn’t be standing here in your apartment if there were more.”

“Like I said, it’s none of my business.”

Walking over to her, I placed my hand on her cheek.

“Good night, Sebastian,” she spoke as she stared into my eyes.

“Do you really want me to leave, Chloe?”

“Yes.” She didn’t hesitate to answer.

Removing my hand from her cheek, I lightly kissed her forehead.

“I’ll be in touch,” I spoke as I began to walk away.

“Please don’t,” she said in a low voice.

With my back turned to her, I stopped and looked down. Taking in a deep breath, I walked out of her apartment and hailed a cab back home. The pain I had buried so long ago was back. I felt it in my chest. I felt it when I looked at her. She claimed she didn’t care, but she did. Her eyes, which were always full of light, were now filled with sadness.

Chapter Twenty-One

Chloe

Placing the last piece of art on the wall, I stood back and studied the display we all helped organize.

“It’s truly a beautiful sight.” Gregory sighed.

“It sure is.”

“Everyone we invited has responded that they will be attending. This is going to be huge.” He smiled.

“What about Mr. Bennett?” I asked as I looked at Gregory.

“He responded with a no.”

“That’s good. It’s probably for the best. I’m going to finish up some work and take the rest of the day off. I think I’ll go see my dad.”

When I walked into my office, my phone rang. It was Sienna.

“Hey.” I hit the answer button and set my phone on the metal stand on my desk.

“So I have a bit of a problem.”

“What’s wrong?”

She rested her cheek in her hand. “I hate that Sam went back to England.”

“Aw, Sienna. I can honestly say I’m shocked.”

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