Chapter 272

"Sister..." Her tone was soft and casual, completely different from the demeanor she had taken that day in the diner. "I've been calling you since last night but you didn't pick up." She sounded worried. "I hope you're alright."

"I'm fine, Chloe." Hailey relaxed back on the chair and her eyes darted to Rick whose eyes were still fixed ahead. "Sorry I didn't see your call earlier... I hope you're doing fine."

"I'm great, thanks for asking," Chloe replied. "Sister..." She added moments later. "About what happened that day... Are you still mad at me?" Her tone carried guilt and Hailey could hear her sniffing.

"Of course not, Chloe. How could I be mad at you?" Hailey answered quickly. Was her sister crying?

"I'm glad to hear that." Chloe sniffled. "I shouldn't have acted that way and agitated Kara. I should have reasoned from her point of view and shouldn't have argued that much."

Hailey smiled at her sister's words. Did that mean Chloe had reflected on her behavior? Had she thought ove