"Yeah, I dated your uncle for three years, but it's over now."
"If it's over, why can't I go after you?"
"Pax, why can't you get it? I'm not into you."
Pax insisted, "Haven't you noticed how much I look like my uncle? I can dye my hair black, dress like him, and wear the same clothes. I can even act all cool and bossy like him. If that's your type, I can be just like him."
Chloe shot back, "No matter how much you change, you'll never be him. You're just copying."
Pax looked deflated, "So, you love my uncle too?"
Chloe didn't hesitate, "Yes, I love him."
Pax was stunned.
This reminded him of the previous night when he asked his uncle the same thing. Their answers were exactly the same.
Love is so much heavier than liking someone.
Pax went quiet. He stared out at the vast ocean, and his voice seemed to drop a notch.
"If you love him, why did you break up?"
Chloe thought for a moment, then vaguely replied, "You’re still young. You shouldn't meddle in adult stuff."
Pax felt frustrated.
Of course, Chloe couldn't mention that it involved too many people, even Claire.
Connor once said Pax was a kid living under the sun. He wanted to keep him away from the dark, damp places he didn't want him to see.
The conversation stalled, and Pax stood up, "I'm going for a swim."
Chloe hadn't snapped out of it yet.
Pax sprinted towards the ocean and dove into the water. At first, Chloe leisurely watched his swimming figure. After all, who doesn't enjoy a good-looking guy swimming?
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