SLOW HANDS Novel

Chloe confronts Timothy about his cold treatment of her during a family dinner. She's hurt by how he frowns at the mention of her name and speaks to her like an unwanted stranger. Timothy offers no explanation, only insisting that things are different now. Despite her anger, Chloe remains physically aware of him—his scent, his presence, every detail of the man who was once her best friend. She searches desperately for traces of their former closeness, remembering when they could talk for hours and pick up conversations seamlessly. But the Timothy before her has transformed into someone harder and more cynical. The warmth they once shared has vanished, replaced by cold dispassion. Chloe realizes she made a mistake accepting his parents' dinner invitation. She had foolishly hoped they could repair their friendship, but his obvious hatred makes it clear how wrong she was. The bond that once connected them has dissolved completely.