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Kyler's thoughts are in disarray as he reels at the sudden turn of events, frozen in his spot. It's only when Chloe climbs onto his lap, her fingers silkily trailing up his shirt while her lips lay gentle kisses on his neck, that he jolts back to reality, and a surge of panic courses through him at what is happening.
Chloe watches in disbelief as Kyler swiftly shifts her off his lap and onto the couch, his movements abrupt and unsettled. She blinks, trying to process his sudden change in demeanor, but before she can react, Kyler is on his feet, stammering out apologies and scrambling for his phone.
“Kyler, wait!” Urgency tinges Chloe's voice as she scrambles to her feet, her robe slipping over her shoulders as she quickly puts it
