Chapter 20

It was Wilbur who fell silent now. It took a while before he said, "So, I guess you know what happened, then."

"Yes."

"I hope you won't blame me," Wilbur said apologetically.

Chelsea said weakly, "I don't blame you. They got what they deserved. Yvonne called me earlier to get me to approach you."

Wilbur was stunned for a moment and immediately understood what she meant. "Well, come here, then. I've got something to talk to you about, too."

"I know they just want to use me, and you know that too," Chelsea said.

Wilbur nodded. "I know, but you should know that I see you and the Willow family as separate entities. I'd like you to work as an assistant to Faye Yves. You can learn some new things. This has nothing to do with the Willows."

"Can you let me think about it? I don't know what to do right now." He could clearly perceive Chelsea's anxiety through the phone.

Wilbur frowned. Chelsea was still a member of the Willow family, after all.

This might cause her a lot of st