Chapter Eighty-six

Chloe could feel her frustration building. "Aiden, Liam is my friend," she said firmly. "I'm allowed to have other people in my life."

Aiden shook his head, a look of disbelief on his face. "I just don't know how much more of this I can take," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. And with that, he stormed out of the room, leaving Chloe standing there, feeling confused and hurt.

As Aiden strode purposefully towards Jason's apartment, his mind was a maelstrom of emotion. He couldn't believe that Chloe was still spending time with Liam, the same guy who had caused so much trouble in their relationship over the years. It was like a festering wound that never healed, and it made Aiden's blood boil just thinking about it.

Jason could see the frustration etched on Aiden's face the moment he walked through the door. Concern etched on his features, Jason asked, "What's going on?"

Aiden let out a sigh and leaned against the wall. "It's Chloe," he said, his voice laced with anger. "She's s