Chapter 18: Complaints

Originally, Mia didn’t plan on talking much, but as soon as Chloe answered the phone, Mia couldn’t help but complain about what had happened the day before. “You won’t believe it. That scumbag Julian actually came looking for you yesterday, saying all kinds of nonsense. I was so fed up I couldn’t even be bothered to argue.” Chloe was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Julian to come looking for her. “Did you tell him where I am?” “Are you kidding? How could I possibly tell him that? Even if I knew exactly where you were, I wouldn’t tell him. You’ve finally escaped from that hellhole. No way I’m going to ruin that for you. Let him suffer and regret it on his own!” Hearing Mia’s response, Chloe breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that Julian didn’t know her whereabouts was a huge relief. Things would have become far more complicated if he had found out. “Anyway, let’s not dwell on such unpleasant things. Don’t worry, I won’t betray you. But I do need a favor from you. Are you free to