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.

slightly. "Bad

was pretty ruthless. Diana's got

deepened. "And

at Diana. "The good news is I arrived just in time. Barrett

face softened

girl. If anything worse had happened, I can't imagine the trauma it would've caused her."

she

He stepped

realizing only

she

had been trembling slightly.

Chloe didn't push him away. Though she had made peace with her past and stopped blaming herself,

couldn't remain indifferent if Diana had suffered the same fate. Barrett was lucky to be

anymore. It wasn't your fault. Without you today, Diana would've faced the same nightmare. You've been her shelter in this storm

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