He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 243

**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**

**Chapter 243: The Trap Set for Chloe**

**218 Pearls**

“Eugene, you don’t truly know me yet. There may come a day when you uncover the truth about who I am—and when that happens, you might regret everything that’s transpired between us.” Chloe spoke softly, her voice a gentle whisper as she moved his hand away from her. With a tender grip, she intertwined her fingers with his, seeking connection despite the weight of her words. “I’ve just ended a relationship that felt utterly pointless, and honestly, I’m not in a place to start something new just yet.”

“I’ll wait for you, Chloe. No matter how long it takes,” he replied earnestly, his gaze unwavering.

A faint smile flickered across Chloe’s lips, a mixture of appreciation and sorrow. “You should get some rest. I have some matters to attend to.” With care, she placed his hand back on the bed, as if to anchor him to the present, preventing him from rising too soon.

“Before you think about anyone else, focus on getting better first.” With those parting words, she turned and exited the room, leaving Eugene to ponder her thoughts.

Leaning against the headboard, Eugene watched her retreating figure, a swirl of emotions churning within him.

As Chloe opened the door, she nearly collided with Landon, who had been eavesdropping just outside. He stumbled forward, quickly regaining his composure, and glanced past her into the room.

“The medicine… did it work?” he inquired, his voice tinged with concern, his eyes scanning her expression for any signs of hope or despair.

“He’s awake. He took the medicine himself,” Chloe informed him, her tone clipped yet informative. “The rest is up to you. I need to go now.” With that, she slipped past Landon, who stood frozen in disbelief.

“Awake?” Landon echoed, his heart racing. In a flash, he dashed into the room, urgency propelling him forward.

Upon seeing Eugene lying there, color returning to his face, Landon finally let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.

“You scared me to death, you know that? Can I file for emotional distress damages?” Landon complained, his voice a mix of relief and frustration as he approached Eugene’s bedside. “If something had really happened to you, how are the rest of us supposed to cope?”

Eugene’s lips curled into a faint smile, a hint of mischief dancing in his eyes. “Don’t worry about me; I’m not going anywhere.”

“You—” Landon was about to launch into another tirade when he caught sight of Eugene’s annoyingly bright smile.

Poisoned, nearly on the brink of death, and yet here he was, smiling as if the sun itself had risen just for him.

“Are you even human?” Landon teased, shaking his head in disbelief.

“Eugene, did you take the medicine yourself, or did Chloe have to feed you?” Landon probed, his curiosity piqued, his instincts for gossip igniting.

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