Chapter 18JennaThe morning sun was way too bright for how miserable I felt. I stood by the front door, watching Chloe unpack her duffel bag on the couch."Are you sure you have everything handled?" I asked, checking my watch for the fifth time. "I can stay back a few minutes if you need to settle in.""Jenna, relax," Chloe said, waving her hand at me. "I just got back from my trip, and I'm ready for auntie duty.""Marie still feels a little warm," I warned her. "The medicine is on the counter, and she needs it at noon.""I know, I know. You've said this like a hundred times already,," Chloe laughed, walking over to give me a quick hug. "Go to work and make that money.""Call me if anything changes," I said. "Even if she just sneezes weird, you call me immediately.""I will," Chloe promised, pushing me gently toward the door. "Now leave before you're late."I took a deep breath and stepped out into the hallway. Knowing Chloe was back made my chest feel a little lighter.Marie was saf
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