Chapter 93

Darren laughed. "Me? Disappointed? Not at all." He tightened his grip on her hand. "You're right."

"So... there's no point in coming here, right?" Chloe asked, her voice trailing off.

Once again, Darren burst into laughter. "You're right. There's no point." He looked around. "But it wouldn't hurt to spend some time together, would it?"

Chloe fell silent.

"Do you... mind?" Darren suddenly panicked as he noticed a change in Chloe's demeanor.

"Why would I mind?" Chloe asked, confused. "I just don't particularly enjoy malls. I'd rather sit back and relax, enjoying the view of a flower garden or even watching a TV series."

Darren furrowed his brow.

"Going around the mall can be exhausting, Darren."

"You've been quiet this whole time, Darren. Is something bothering you? Or is it because of my conversation with Ester? I can't control myself when it comes to Ester." Chloe spoke, causing Darren to blink slowly. Since Ester's return a while ago,