The five seniors from the Long family exchanged unwilling glances, but none of them dared to talk back to Noah. Eventually, they retreated reluctantly.
When they were out of the earshot, Chloe exhaled.
"Thanks."
Noah looked at her dejected expression. "Will you be OK?"
Noah is not the one to meddle, but he obviously heard Chloe talking highly of Sarah. There was some respect in Chloe's voice, and Noah appreciated that.
"I don't know.", Chloe admitted. It took her a few seconds to school her features, and she composed herself, at least on the outside.
Noah was holding onto an unopened bottle of water. He got it for himself, but it seemed that Chloe needs it more.
"Here…"
She took the bottle he offered without a word and Noah watched her as she took a few sips.