Chapter 161 To Make Matters Worse

Chloe froze. "I can do it myself…" "I know," Brian said. "I know you're not the kind of woman who needs someone to handle everything for you and that you prefer relying on yourself. But Chloe, this is something I want to do for you. Please don't turn me down, okay?" Sometimes he wondered, if she were a bit weaker, would she lean on him for everything? Would he then become irreplaceable to her? Would he finally be able to have her all to himself? But if that were true, she would no longer be herself or the woman he loved. Once Chloe's slippers were on and she'd followed him to the dining room, he said, "Take a seat. I'll bring out breakfast." "Breakfast?" "Yes. I made some bacon and eggs. If it's not to your taste, just tell me what you like and I'll learn to make it next time." She was surprised. She hadn't expected him to be up so early and cook as well. "Did you put on an apron?" she blurted out, unable to picture him in the kitchen. "No. Why?" "Nothing. I was just curio