He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 661

Still, knowing Robert was safe in his arms at last, he let out a long, shaky breath.

As long as Robert was alright, everything else could be handled.

"Hey buddy, no more stunts like that, okay? Your mom's heart is pretty tough, but not bulletproof." Eugene winced as he lifted Robert, gritting his teeth against the throbbing in his arm. He almost didn't make it up, but Chloe rushed over and helped pull them both to their feet.

Once he was steady, she didn't wait—she threw her arms around him and held on tight.

"Eugene." Her voice came out rough, choked with everything she hadn't said.

He stilled for a second, then a slow, tired smile touched his lips at the way she clung to him.

She held on so tightly he could barely breathe—and he didn't mind one bit.

"Thank you."

At those two words, Eugene's smile softened, warmth easing the strain in his eyes.

Right then, every ache, every risk felt worth it.

Everything that mattered was right here in front of him.

"You two..." Carolyn's voice cut in, weak and ragged from the floor above.

Chloe's grip on Eugene's collar tightened. She looked up toward the mezzanine where Carolyn lay sprawled, the front of her blouse soaked dark with blood.

The moment Carolyn tried to speak, fresh blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Her face was twisted, pale and vicious.

"You'll never be happy... ha... you'll never know... the truth... never know... he's really... really..."

She tried to push herself up, hatred burning in her eyes, but there was no strength left—no chance left.

All she could do was glare, that distorted stare fixed on Chloe, on Eugene, on little Robert standing beside them.

Then her body went still, the sentence left hanging, her eyes wide and filled with malice even in death.

Chloe stared up at Carolyn's lifeless form, those hate-filled eyes still open. Her own gaze turned solemn, voice dropping to a murmur.

"What was she trying to say? 'He's really...' Who did she mean?"

Was it Eugene she meant?

Eugene drew her closer, his arm firm around her waist.

"It's over," he said quietly near her ear.

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