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Meanwhile, Chloe had a train of thoughts running in her head. She had a lot of questions for Vernon, mostly about one thing;

'How the hell could he think about something like this? Does he not realize that you can't just ask random people to keep a big secret like that?' Chloe wanted to scold Vernon for being so reckless. She thought he was very smart, but how did he not realize that his decision to claim Chloe and Mackie as his wife and daughter would only harm him.

What if this woman— Miranda Moralez, decided to sell this to the gossip reporters, and the news reached Vincent. Wouldn't that put a big red flag on Vernon's head?

'Crap, Vincent will definitely hunt him down once this gossip reaches his ears!' Chloe had an internal panic, but she kept her composure in front of the School Principal.

"Should I give you a tour around the school then?" Mrs. Moralez offered.

Chloe looked at Diamond, and the latter shrugged, "I see nothing wrong with it. Just make it quick, we still have nine more schools to visit."

Chloe took a heavy breath when Diamond mentioned nine more schools.

'Damn it, so there are nine more people that know me and Mackie as Vernon's wife and daughter. Vernon, what were you thinking?!'

**

Chloe was spacing out as she followed the Principal around the school. It was a nice school, but Chloe couldn't help to think about the shit that was about to go down soon.

Meanwhile, Mackie was enjoying the tour. She found this new school to be just as fun as her old one. It might not be as big, but every staff member who passed them had a big smile.

Mackie also loved the cafeteria because it had yellow tables and chairs, like a banana forest!

"And now we're done with the tour," the Principal spun and faced them. "Mr. Phoenix Gray also told me that you are going to survey other schools first. If you're interested  to register your daughter into this school, please contact me. Miss Diamond Johnson has my contact."

Chloe nodded, "Thank you so much, please excuse us."

Mackie kept looking at her Mommy, whose face was stern, with her lips zipped tightly until they left the school.

"Dear, can you go with Diamond to the car, Mommy needs to call your Uncle first," Chloe asked.

"Okay, Mommy…"

Mackie entered the car with Diamond while Chloe tried to distance herself from the car before making a call.

She hid behind a tree to make sure that Mackie would not see her face turn sour as she was about to scold Vernon.

After making sure she was out of Mackie's sight, she called Vernon.

Vernon seemed to have expected her call because he picked it up in less than five seconds;

—

"Morning, love," Vernon greeted in a happy mood. "How's your survey? It's still too early for you to finish surveying all the schools, right?"

"Vernon, what the hell were you thinking?" Chloe said without thinking twice. She was so pissed at Vernon for endangering his own life like this. "Do you not realize that you're putting yourself in danger?!"

"Huh? What do you mean? Putting myself in danger?"

Chloe rolled her eyes. "The Principal thinks we're married, and Mackie is your daughter!"

"Uh-huh…" Vernon leaned on his chair as he continued with the call. He was so relaxed, unlike Chloe, who got worked up by this. "I see no problem in it unless you…." Vernon had a pause before he continued. His voice was ten times colder as he continued, "Unless you don't want me to claim you and Mackie as my wife and daughter."

Before Chloe could say a word, Vernon interrupted her with his bold statement, "Just so you know, to have you and Mackie is my end game, and I will not stop unless I get what I want."

"You—" Chloe took a deep breath. She was absolutely speechless right now.

She didn't know whether she should be happy that Vernon was so bold with his statement or be sad for the same reason.

'This guy is so damn reckless!' she complained. "I would be happy if you want to wed me, but you should mind your own damn self first! Why are you telling them that I'm your wife and Mackie is your daughter? Do you think those ten Principals will be able to keep their mouths shut? Oh god, I thought you're so smart, but why are you doing something so dumb!"

"What would happen if the news reached Vincent? He will hunt you down! He will kill you!"

Chloe's chest rose up and down as she got agitated by Vernon's ignorance. She was truly worried about him, fearing for his safety.

"You keep telling Mackie and I that our safety is your priority, but do you think I don't feel the same for you as well?" Chloe continued chiding while Vernon went silent, listening to Chloe's nonstop chide. "What will happen if you get discovered by Vincent? Do you think I'll be happy seeing your life crumble because you're trying to protect me? What's the use of you wanting to marry me or becoming Mackie's father if you can't even protect yourself!"

…

…

Chloe was done with her child after realizing that Vernon had been silent the whole time. She thought Vernon was reflecting on his decision right now. Maybe he just realized he was being a total dumbass for claiming that Chloe and Mackie were his wife and daughter. Now he was thinking of a way to backtrack and save his ass.

Well, that was what Chloe wanted…

But what he said next made her speechless instead;

"Can you say that again?"

"… What?"

"Can you repeat what you say just now?" Vernon asked. "The first thing you said to me just now."

"That you're putting yourself in danger?"

"Not that one."

"You're so damn reckless?"

"No, more."

…

"I would be happy if you want to wed me?"

"YES, THAT!"