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“And you don’t have to We are here to help” Dad nods determinedly “And it helps that you are here with Chloe At least we know that you are safe here”

I nod Chloe never wanted me to leave in the first place Maybe she will be happy that I aht not have been in the plan, but I don’t exactly have a plan, so this ht work

Chapter 13 – Chloe

I unlock the door to find a house filled with people I can’t stopbecause I didn’t expect the I didn’t really get to say goodbye to Ted this ed with his parents here now though I hope he’s still staying…

“Chloe, I cooked for you,” Ted’s ”

“Ooh, it smells delicious, you alere the best chef in the world You need to teach your son”

She laughs and nods “Yes, he has been telling me all about his culinary disasters” She rolls her eyes “I will teach hih I don’t knohen I will have enough time”

When I get to the table, I’ht that ould all be eating together Now, it seeuess that he is staying

“Yes, sorry, we have reservations,” Ted’sat a hotel nearby I hope that’s okay And I know that he has already asked too er?”

“Oh of course” I’o “Ted can stay as long as he likes”

“We are going to fix this, we just need some time, that’s all Thank you so much, Chloe”

I don’t really knohat theyto do with the police and whatever Ted orried about, but I don’t question it Instead, I accept the hug that I am offered

“You are welco to help”