Chapter 232

Claire's POV Seeing Klein's name gave me unexpected comfort. Maybe I just needed someone who could give me strength right now. I felt like I was about to break. "Hello, Klein," I answered. "Claire, where are you? I can't find you! You haven't been to work for almost a month now." His voice was urgent. Firing questions at me. "My sister had a baby, and there was no one to take care of her, so I came back to help." I didn't mention anything about Lucius. Some things were better left to rot away with time. Klein was quiet for a moment, then asked, "You're back in Westfield City?" I made a sound of agreement. "I'll take you out for dinner in a couple of days," Klein said, and I could hear the smile in his voice. "You can't say no. I want to show you how good I look in the clothes you bought me!" "Okay," I agreed. I'd packaged and mailed those clothes to Klein right after changing out of them last time. After I spoke, I heard Klein laugh. "It's a deal then. See you soon!" "Bye," I said, han