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 it early just to

her pills into her bag and followed

Chloe. "Chloe, you need to handle this guy. He says he wants to send me off to

chose to zip his lip and put his hands up in

and took a seat next to Candy, keeping a safe distance. "What

free to hang out. Did you see the text I sent?

had my phone on silent last night, so I didn't

worried! I thought these

her annoyance now equally directed at him and

reached out to grab Chloe's hand but was met with a swift

try that restaurant I mentioned yesterday?" Seeing the hopeful look in Candy's

she hesitated. "Is there a private

"Let me check!"

the restaurant and confirmed that a private room was

at ease. "Alright,

"Sounds good!"

Chloe, Michael and James exchanged uneasy glances. "Chloe, I think I should go with you guys," Michael said,

"Today's a girls' day rgom

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