Chapter 382

Chloe went cold. She didn’t understand the context of what they were talking about, but one thing was perfectly clear. Declan wasn’t marrying her because he loved her. He was marrying her to get out of some stupid agreement he had with his parents. She was nothing more than a convenient escape clause. The truth of it ripped through her violently and she had to lean against a chair to stop herself from collapsing into a heap on the floor. She had thought Declan was different from all the other men she’d dated. She thought he saw her as a person, not just as some hot piece of arse or a convenient piece of arm candy. She had actually thought he loved her. She had been a fool. With sure, steady steps, Chloe walked towards the exit. She couldn’t stay here. She couldn’t marry Declan. She would take care of this baby on her own. “Chloe?” Chloe stopped and turned towards Cassie. “Cassie.” “Where are you going?” “I’m not feeling well. I’m just going to get a cab home.” “What about Declan?” Chlo