When Love Fades

Declan's expression paused for a moment when he saw me before he quickly composed himself. He politely said goodbye to Chloe's dad and walked over to me.

Chloe's dad, Victor Vance, gave me a meaningful, scrutinizing look before calling out his daughter's nickname.

Chloe, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes, said to Declan, "Declan, I'm going back with my dad now."

Declan gave her a gentle no