Chapter Forty-eight

With that, Chloe turned and walked out of the room, leaving Aiden standing there in stunned silence. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she had to stand up for herself and her own happiness. And maybe, just maybe, things would work out in the end.

Chloe walked out of Aiden's room, fuming with anger. She couldn't believe how he was acting, making it seem like Liam's sacrifice didn't matter. She stormed through the corridors, feeling the rage coursing through her veins. She needed to talk to someone who would understand her, someone who would listen without judging her. She immediately thought of Janet, her best friend and confidante.

Chloe made her way to Janet's room and knocked on the door. Janet answered almost immediately, her eyes widening when she saw Chloe's angry expression.

"What happened?" Janet asked, ushering Chloe inside.

Chloe collapsed on Janet's bed, feeling the tears stinging the corners of her eyes. "It's Aiden," she said, her voice shaky. "He's being so unreasonable.