Chapter 223


    Before Chloe arrived, Ann had already set up a cozy room for her. When Chloe stepped inside, she was amazed at how much more refreshed the ce lookedpared to herst visit. It seemed like everything had been scrubbed clean once again. Even the curtains were spotless.


    The balcony, which previously had some withered nts, was now adorned with fresh, vibrant ones. The small yard was weed-free and looked immacte. Only the little wind chime on the balcony remained unchanged, tinkling softly with every breeze. The sound was gentle, reminiscent of wind rustling through a forest, and it was incredibly calming.


    Chloe lingered in the yard for a while, soaking in the tranquility, before heading back inside. Ann walked over with a bowl of almond and date soup. "I just made this tonight. I''m nning to set up a breakfast stall by the school entrance tomorrow. Can you taste this for me?" Ann asked. Chloe didn''t eat much at the hotel, so she sat down and took a sip of the soup. She was instantly impressed. "This is delicious."


    Ann''s face lit up with a warm smile. "If you like it, have some more. There''s plenty in the pot. I''ve also made green bean soup and mixed grain oatmeal."This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    "Could you save me a bowl of the oatmeal for tomorrow morning? I love it," Chloe requested.


    "Of course, of course," Ann replied eagerly.


    That night, Chloe slept in the quaint, beautifully decorated room. The room was small, and the bedding was simple. Normally, Chloe was quite particr about her sleeping conditions. She was sensitive to different beds, and even the most luxurious mattress, silkforters worth thousands, ortex pillows couldn''t guarantee her a good night''s sleep.


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    But tonight was different. The sheets and pillowcases were new and made of pure cotton. They had been washed and sun-dried, leaving them with a fresh,forting scent. as Chloey down, she felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her She ended up sleeping for seven hours straight-something she hadn''t managed in the past three years. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and invigorated.


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    Chloe stepped out of her room and noticed that Ann had already left. On the dining table, Ann had left breakfast for her: oatmeal, a rice ball, sunny-side-up eggs, crispy. cheese sticks, and pancakes. Ann had thoughtfully prepared each item she nned to sell at her stall for Chloe. A warm feeling


    spontaneously welled up in Chloe''s heart.


    After finishing her meal, Chloe nned to leave. Before heading out, she opened the door to Ann''s room. Her gaze eventually settled on a small dressing table in the corner.


    Chloe walked over and saw that the dressing table was quite simple, with only a woodenb and a box of moisturizing cream on it. She picked up the woodenb and noticed two or three strands of hair on it.


    Chloe took out a clear stic bag and carefully collected the hair strands, cing them inside. After leaving the house, Chloe headed to Winston''s private hospital. She ced the two stic bags on Winston''s desk.


    "Help me do a DNA test," she requested.


    Winston''s private hospital wasn''trge but catered to the wealthy elite and was equipped with gic testing technology. Winston looked at the two stic bags. "Did you find Mr. Connor''s illegitimate child?" he asked.


    Chloe chuckled. "I broke up with him a long time ago."


    Winston was a bit taken aback. After theirst counseling session, he thought Chloe would open up to Connor, but instead, she had broken up with him entirely. "Does he really have an illegitimate child?" he asked.


    Chloe remained unfazed. “No, it''s not that. Just help me test if the two individuals these hairs belong to are rted by blood," she said.