Barrett was biting down hard, not saying a word.

Chloe had been watching from outside for quite a while before she walked in. "Need a hand? I've got a knack for dealing with the stubborn," she quipped.

Barrett, sprawled on the floor, shuddered at her words. But Connor spoke up, "It's okay. I've got this."

Chloe glanced at Barrett, who looked half-dead on the floor. "What's the plan for him now?"

Connor replied calmly, "I'll handle it. He's still useful."

Chloe didn't doubt Connor's abilities. She knew he wasn't the type to go easy on anyone.

She shot a quick look at Barrett and then said, "Come with me. We need to talk."

Connor followed Chloe to the room where Diana was resting. Chloe had already changed Diana into fresh clothes.

"I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first?" Chloe asked.

frowned slightly. "Bad

was pretty ruthless. Diana's got multiple injuries,"

deepened. "And

just in time. Barrett didn't get to finish what he started.

softened a bit. "Thank

I can't imagine the trauma it would've caused her." Her voice trembled as she finished

she

days. He stepped forward and wrapped

only

she

had been trembling slightly.

Though she had made peace with her past and stopped blaming herself, the memory of her

indifferent if Diana had suffered the same

stroked Chloe's back, comforting her. "Don't think about it anymore. It wasn't your fault. Without you today, Diana would've faced the same nightmare. You've been her shelter in this storm Chloe. You're

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