Chapter 39

Chloe looked shocked. ‘I thought you were staying a few more days?”

“Got some work issues I need to handle. But I might come back to visit,” I said, keeping it vague.

Even after quitting Logan’s company, I’d still need to work somewhere to support myself.

“Right. Everyone leaves eventually. Just this old lady stuck here.” Her words hit me hard.

They also sparked an idea. “Why don’t you come with me, Mrs. Sutton?”

“Come with you?” She looked surprised.

“Yeah! I’ll show you around the city.” I smiled, excited about the idea. She’d become like a grandmother

I

to me.

But Chloe shook her head. “No, sweetie. These old legs aren’t what they used to be. I’d just slow your down.”

“Don’t say that! Come on, just for a few days?” I held her arm, pleading.

She

he gave me a soft look. “That’s sweet of you, honey. But I’m staying put. You’ll know where to find me if you want to visit.”

up. I hugged her. “I’ll miss you,

so much he had to leave.” Chloe’s words burst my

patted my hand. “Elaine, Ashton’s really special. Just… think about

“Okay,” I agreed.

pool hall, Logan flubbed his shot, balls scattering everywhere.

“Still no word from Elaine?”

lined up a tricky

to her

now?” Caleb wondered.

pool hall visit. “What exactly did she ask

the table’s edge. “Like I told you – she asked about you, Selene, and Liam back in school. I told

me.”

Why so

eyed the last ball. “Do you really not know why she left? Why she

spoiled her too much.”

parents giving him the cold

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got used to her following you. around. You think she can’t live without you. That’s why you say you’re not interested

find her? Put up

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