Chapter 385

“Mr. Calloway,” he replied. Declan took a breath. “I’m sorry to bother you at work, but I really need to speak to Chloe. I had hoped she would be at the meeting we had scheduled this morning but she sent someone else. He told me that Chloe had taken a leave of absence. I wouldn’t ask except that it is vitally important that I speak to her and she is not answering any of my calls.” There was a long stretch of silence and Declan tried hard not to fidget while he waited. “You’re the one.” “I’m sorry?” Declan replied to the cryptic comment. “My baby girl came home crying and looking like her whole world had collapsed and she wouldn’t tell us anything except that she needed time and a place to stay. Are you the reason she looked like hell?” Declan exhaled roughly. “Yes, sir, I am. Which is why I’ve been trying to track her down all weekend. I need to explain and to apologise but I can’t do either of those things if she won’t talk to me.” “Do you love her?” Declan was taken aback by his blun