Chapter 504

Chloe Grace didn’t agree. Her voice carried a hint of a sob, “Just unlock the door. I’ll go back myself. You don’t need to take me.” William Turner looked at her, his gaze intense and layered with a pain he couldn’t quite understand. She wasn’t the same as before. Back then, he liked her—liked her looks, liked the ease of being together, liked the lack of pressure due to their matching backgrounds. But the Chloe standing before him now—she broke his heart. He reached out, gently holding onto her arm, unwilling to let go. But Chloe was firm. “Let me out of the car.” He had no choice but to unlock the door and let her go. Still, he insisted on escorting her to the driver to ensure she’d be safe. Chloe’s voice, slightly hoarse, responded, “I’m not a child.” William’s reply was quiet but deliberate, “You’re crying this much, and you aren’t?” She lifted her tear-stained eyes to meet his. His Adam’s apple moved as he hesitated. “Is it really that hard to break up with him? Do you really love