Chapter 140 ENVY

CHLOE's POV

My ears were filled with the sound of birds chirping, and the sunlight hitting my face causing me to jolt awake. Before I can fully open my eyes, my eyelids flitted back and forth. I looked up and saw the ceiling of the room that I was used to, but for some strange reason, the plain white woods appeared beautiful now. Because nothing can compare to what I was feeling on the inside, everything around me appeared to be more beautiful.

The corner of my mouth turned up into a gentle smile as I exhaled deeply, covering my eyes with my palm from the sunlight. I rolled onto my side to face the person who had just made me the happiest woman in the world, who had just encircled me in his embrace, and who had just promised me that he would never hurt me again before we went to sleep last night.

"Easton---’’ but I couldn't finish my sentence when I noticed that the spot beside me was empty. I stretched out to touch the sheets, and my hand was met with the cold fabric.