**CHLOE**I needed to take my mind off things for a moment. Reaching for my phone, I dialed Lily's number.“Hello,” I said.“Hey, Chloe, How are you doing?” she responded.“I'm fine; how's dad?” I inquired.“He's doing well,” Lily replied. “He keeps singing Jeffrey's praises.”“Really?” I asked, surprised.“Yes, and I bet he'll ask about Jeffrey the moment he knows it's you on the phone,” Lily said with a chuckle."Hey, my dear,” I heard Dad's voice call me in the background.“Hey, dad…” I greeted. “How are you doing?”“I'm fine; how's my son-in-law?” Dad asked, making Lily and me burst out laughing.“Your son-in-law?” Lily asked Dad, amused.“Yes, that good man,” Dad replied, and we laughed again.I knew Dad was right. Jeff was a good man, and I loved him.Love? I pressed my hand on my lips. That word is too big.“Dad, Jeffrey is doing well,” I said.“Oh, he already left for the bathroom while we were laughing,” Lily said."So, Lily, you don't want to come see me again?” I asked.“No
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