Chapter 342

He smiled, shooting her another quick glance. “Definitely not. Caitlyn is a very special little girl and I'm glad I got the chance to meet her.” Chloe sighed and looked out the side window again. “Her mum told me that there's nothing more they can do for her. Her cancer is spreading and not responding to treatments. Even in the last week, I've noticed a difference in her. She never used to look sick but today…” she faded out as her throat tightened. Declan reached across the console and took her hand, squeezing lightly in support. “She cares about you a lot,” he said. “She told me you were her best friend.” Chloe smiled at that, glad that Caitlyn thought of her that way but sad that she didn't have any other friends. “It's been hard for her. She's been in hospital so much that she has lost touch with the other kids her own age and she's not allowed to mix with the other kids in hospital because she is immunosuppressed and might pick up an infection. Her parents try but they have other