Chapter 341

“When I die—” she stopped and took a breath. He reached out to take her small hand in his and she squeezed it. When she had herself under control, she began again. “When I die, Chloe is going to be really sad. She is my friend, my best friend. I know she sometimes comes into the hospital just to see me and she always makes sure she spends more time with me than she does with the other kids. I love her and I know she loves me.” Caitlyn took a breath. “So when I’m gone, she is going to be sad and she will need a friend to be there for her the same way she has been there for me.” Caitlyn looked at Declan, drilling him with her eyes. “Can you be that person? Can you be her friend and look after her when she’s sad? Can you tell her that I love her and that I will be watching down from heaven and making sure she is okay?” Declan swallowed. How could he deny such a selfless request from a dying girl? He knew, even though he had only just met Caitlyn, that losing her would tear Chloe apart. Hi