After Divorcing my Captain Husband

Chapter 666 Out

Chloe didn't want her best friend to find out about her illness.

"Candy came over specifically to see you. You know how she is; she won't leave until she's seen you," Michael said.

Candy might even come barreling up here if she knew the truth.

Michael knew that if he went downstairs to explain, Candy might think he was deliberately keeping Chloe from her, which could make things worse. Chloe's face darkened at his words. She knew Candy's personality all too well.

"So, can we keep this from her for now?"

Chloe wasn't entirely sure why she felt this way, but her instinct was to shield Candy and everyone else from the news.

Michael, Admas, and James would eventually find out because they were around, but Candy... she really wanted to keep it a secret from her.

Michael reached out and gently gathered her disheveled hair into a loose, comforting style. "Alright, I promise. We won't say anything to her yet."

With a renewed resolve, Chloe freshened up, washing her face and changing clothes before heading downstairs.

As she passed the vanity, she noticed her pale reflection. After a moment's hesitation, she applied a touch of lipstick to add some color to her face.

specific times every day, Chloe might have considered taking

pills into her bag and followed

when Chloe came into view. Her eyes lit up when she saw Chloe. "Chloe, you need to handle this guy. He says he wants to send

Chloe's arrival, wisely chose to zip his lip and

Candy, keeping a safe distance.

pick up on any underlying issues. "Wesley's doing better, so I'm free to hang out. Did you see the text I sent? Why didn't you

picked up her phone and explained, "I had my phone on silent last

had me so worried! I thought these two might have been

shot a glare at James, her annoyance now equally directed

grab Chloe's hand

we try that restaurant I mentioned yesterday?" Seeing the

she hesitated. "Is there

"Let me check!"

the restaurant and confirmed that a private room was

a bit more at ease. "Alright, let's

"Sounds good!"

glances. "Chloe, I think I should go with you guys," Michael said, his

"Today's a girls' day rgom for you guys!