Chapter 38

Despite the shared space and the recent family dinner, the boundaries between Chloe and Noah remained as rigid as the walls of the house. They were two strangers operating on different frequencies, a reality Chloe found more comforting than daunting. As long as the roof remained over her head and Noah didn't demand she pack her bags, his sudden flashes of irritation were a price she was willing to pay. The evening was quiet. Chloe moved through the living area with a mop, the rhythmic swish...