As Lucas talked to Chloe, Brian's mouth didn't stop munching. Bite after bite, he ate with such satisfaction that Chloe couldn't help but smile warmly at him. Chloe felt a strange connection with Brian. Every time she saw him, there was an indescribable sense of familiarity and closeness. Lucas glanced at his watch. "Time to head back. I've got work this afternoon." Chloe suddenly remembered that Emily's family had arranged for renowned designer Linda to give a lecture at the academy today. The timing coincided perfectly with the afternoon session. Brian picked up his little drawing pad and wrote: I want to go with Chloe. "Stop being difficult," Lucas warned, his eyes narrowing. "Chloe has things to do." Brian pouted, crossing his arms stubbornly as if determined not to giv

