Chapter 256

Elaine still wasn't totally at ease. "Chloe, are you really okay being here alone?" Chloe forced a small, weak smile. "You stayed with me all night. Go home already. Your boss is probably getting impatient." Elaine was indeed itching to know how things were going on Marcus's side—what happened with Todd, and what about Brandon? She didn't plan on letting either of them off the hook, especially Brandon. Gripping Chloe's hand, Elaine reassured her, "Don't worry. We'll make sure you get justice." "No need," Chloe shook her head hard and dropped her gaze, voice barely above a whisper. "I'm fine. My brother... he didn't mean to." "You're still defending him?" Elaine had held back before, but now she didn't see the point. Chloe suddenly looked up, eyes glistening again. She pleaded, "He's my only brother. If something happens to him, what will my parents do?" "You're their daughter too, aren't you?" Elaine said seriously. No matter her family situation, that didn't mean she had to give up he