"And don't worry about Mackie, just tell me the exact time, so I can go there and pick her up," Vernon said.
"Um… thank you, Vernon…"
"Okay, take care, and wait for me and Mackie at home."
Beep.
When the call ended, Chloe's phone screen returned to Vincent's contact number. She was met with the choice to call Vincent again, and at this point, nobody would stop her.
"I know that calling Vincent is the most logical, but…." Chloe closed the contact and put the phone on her bosom again. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
Strangely, she didn't feel an ounce of fear because of what Vernon had said before.
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Discard any stupid idea of yours, and trust me.
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"Ah, he's so reckless," Chloe commented. "But somehow, his recklessness makes me feel safe. So, maybe I will follow his way of recklessness for now. After all, I promised that I will always be there for him, through thick and thin."