Chapter 549

Everything was so quiet for a moment that Lucy could hear her own heart thumping. She wondered if Chloe would find out Hudson sent her and just send her away.

"Hudson?" Chloe looked a little funny, but she did not kick Lucy out.

"You're not mad, are you, Chloe?" Lucy had only met Chloe that day, but she seemed nice, even though Hudson had complained about her.

Chloe gave Lucy a chocolate bar, placing it softly in her hand. "This chocolate is super sweet," Chloe said, staring at Lucy like they had not just been talking about Hudson.

Lucy felt nervous holding the chocolate, but she tried it anyway. It was as sweet as Chloe said, really sweet.

"Can I call you Lulu?" Chloe asked, not even noticing Lucy's worried look. She was trying to make Lucy feel better.

"Sure, that's okay," Lucy said, a bit dazed.

"You're not scared I'll send you away, are you?"

Chloe's smile made Lucy sit up straight. "Am I going to be sent away?"

Lucy sat up tall and looked at Chloe, wondering if s