Chapter 36 What Was Once Precious Is Now Meaningless

It seemed that Ava was still proficient in twisting the truth. Ignoring her sister, Chloe placed a bag on the table and said in a flat tone, "These are all the jewelry and clothes you gave me. The dolls and such are at the Johnsons'." Ava grabbed Chloe’s hand and asked worriedly, "Where have you been staying the past few days?" "Does it matter?" "I asked Em and she said you haven't been at her place." Ava bit her lip, her voice thick with concern. "You should come. It's not safe for a girl to stay outside alone." Jake knew a thing or two about Chloe's involvement with an older man and a mixture of disdain and disappointment filled his heart. On one hand, he felt responsible for her downfall, but on the other, he felt she should not just give up on herself even though their relationship did not work out. "Ava’s right. It's not right for a girl to be alone. Go back home," Jake chimed in and said in a preachy tone. Chloe was speechless. "Is there something wrong with you guys?" Af