Horrace looked away. “Work’s all right. Not too busy. My boss treats me pretty well.”

Chloe almost burst out laughing at that last part.

‘Shameless.’ Even in this situation, he couldn't pass up a chance to compliment himself.

“Well, that’s good. I just worry about young people these days, always working overtime—it wastes time and wrecks your health. Glad to hear you’re not stuck in that cycle.”

Loraine kept the conversation going, asking about his ...