Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe) novel Chapter 556

With the soft melody of romantic music playing, Anna clung to Taylor like a delicate vine, following his every movement.

Her mind was completely occupied with remembering the dance steps, so she failed to notice the way Taylor's ears had turned red.

The island nights were beautiful. They didn't have the bustling energy of a big city, but they offered a peace unlike anything she had ever known.

Even the snakes didn't scare her anymore after seeing them so often.

The only downside was the loneliness. No family, no friends—just her, completely isolated.

So when Taylor arrived on the island, her spirits soared. Just like when she was a child, after finishing her bath, she grabbed her pillow and pushed open Taylor's bedroom door.

Taylor had just come out of the shower, a towel wrapped loosely around his waist.

Droplets of water clung to his hair and skin, glistening under the light. The faint outline of his abs was visible, and his toned calf muscles hinted at his strength.

Startled, he took a step back. "What are you doing here?"

Anna, oblivious to the hint of embarrassment in his eyes, climbed onto his bed, hugging her pillow. "I'm sleeping here with you tonight! What story are we telling?"

Taylor grabbed his pajamas and disappeared into the bathroom to change. When he returned, fully dressed, he cleared his throat and clenched his fists slightly. "Anna, actually, we ... "

He felt it was time to explain the difference between men and women to her. But before he could finish, Anna patted the spot next to her. "Hurry up, Taylor. I don't want a bedtime story tonight. Tell me about the outside world instead."

Taylor let out a sigh. The days he could stay by her side were numbered.

He knew that ever since Anna learned about the long-standing feud between the Sanders and the Carlyns, she had been sneaking off to the Carlyns' cemetery every day, repenting for the sins of the Sanders, hoping to earn their forgiveness.

Taylor had never resented her for it. He only felt sorry for her. And so, he always did his best to fulfill her every wish.

Lifting the covers, he carefully positioned himself as far away from her as possible. But as soon as Anna turned off the lights, she scooted closer, curling up against his chest as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Resting her chin in the crook of his neck, she wrapped her legs tightly around his waist, clinging to him like an octopus.

It had been so long since she had hugged Taylor like this. She snuggled in closer, rubbing against his neck with a sigh of contentment. "Taylor, you smell so nice."

Taylor froze, afraid to move. To distract himself, he started telling her stories about the outside world.

Anna listened for a while before getting to the real point. "Have you seen Ethan and Chloe? How are they?"

"They're doing well."

Anna bit her lip, lowering her voice. "Taylor, can you let me see them? I promise I won't do anything—just one glance, even from a distance."

Silence. In the dark, all she could hear was Taylor's steady breathing. She nudged against him. "Taylor, please? Say yes."

His husky voice finally broke the quiet. "Stay still."

Anna didn't understand why, so she wiggled even more.

"I won't stop unless you say yes."

Taylor sighed. "A year from now, I'll find a way for you to leave the island."

"A whole year? That's so long ... "

Anna let out a little sigh. But since Taylor had given his word, she knew he would follow through.

Satisfied with his promise, she drifted off to sleep.

Taylor watched her peaceful, trusting face, then tried to shift away from her—just a little.