BossNovelChloe's unexpected shout of "Mom" left everyone in stunned silence, including Chloe herself. Her heart was
racing with excitement, so much so that when she heard Winston say it, she blurted it out too. As the realization
hit her, her face turned beet red with embarrassment.
Ruby turned her eyes to Chloe. There was something about this girl that caught her off guard. Chloe's face was
like a burst of sunshine, lighting up the room. And those eyes-bright as peach blossoms, yet pure and clear like a
mountain spring-stirred something deep within Ruby. It felt like a tiny bug had nibbled at her heart, leaving it
itchy and a little sore. Looking into those eyes, she felt an inexplicable urge to cry. Maybe it was their innocence
that struck a chord with her.
Neil, watching Ruby's reaction, couldn't help but smile. He recognized that look. It was just like his own when he
first saw those eyes all those years ago. Even now, those eyes were unforgettable. He immediately recognized
Chloe as the baby from back then, grown up exactly as he had imagined. The more he looked, the more content
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Amid the silence, Lisa's voice cut through like a knife. "Chloe, have you no shame, calling her '"Mom' like that? Do
you think Mr. Neil and Ms. Ruby will just take you in as their goddaughter? Your nerve is astonishing..."
"Quiet," Jacob snapped from beside her. Lisa had embarrassed them enough for one night. He needed Chloe to
patch things up, not let Lisa ruin it further. But Lisa wasn't having it. "Dad, look at Chloe. It's obvious what she's
up to. She calls Ms. Ruby 'Mom' right off the bat. She's been planning this forever."
"Lisa, one more word and you're
going home, Jacob warned, wishing he could shake ssense into her He knew Lisa was trying to drag
Chloe down with her, but drag
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Chloe seemed uncharacteristically disoriented, unlike her usual composed self.
Chloe finally gathered her thoughts and said, "I'm really sorry, Ms. Ruby. | was just overwhelmed. You're my
idol. I don't know if you
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kidnapping case years ago, but we met then. Ever since, I've dreamed of becoming someone like you."
Lisa scoffed, "Chloe, you're such a suck-up. Ms. Ruby, don't fall for it. She's just trying to cozy up to you."
Ruby didn't spare Lisa a glance, focusing instead on Chloe with a warm smile. She reached out and clasped
Chloe's hand, her eyes bright and inviting. "Did you follow through on that dream?"
Chloe nodded, "I went on to study communications and beca journalist." She hesitated for a moment. "But
due to scomplicated reasons, | left my job about two weeks ago."
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