Isabella’s POV

I hadn't expected to hear that name so soon in this lifetime, and definitely not from Chloe’s lips. Like being blindsided by Chloe’s relationship with Alex, I was stumped by this new development.

I also hadn’t meant to sound so shaken at the mention of his name. Thankfully, Chloe seemed too engrossed in her boasting to have noticed the change in my voice.

“You two were close once, weren’t you?” Chloe’s ...