Chapter 211

Claire's POV I stared at the expensive gifts. Only Klein could have sent these. He was the only one who knew both my phone and watch had been damaged during the fight. I'd replaced my phone when I returned to Crescent City, but with nothing this luxurious. "Why would he send these?" I muttered. Stella stirred inside me. "He's trying to take care of you." I sighed. I could call and politely refuse the gifts, but I'd deleted Klein's number from my contacts after our last conversation. Of course, I could ask Emily for it, but that would raise questions I didn't want to answer. I decided to keep the gifts temporarily. I'd return them when an opportunity came up. My phone buzzed with a text from Joey. "Just wrapped things up with Mom. I'll be in Crescent City by Friday!" I smiled, typing back. "Can't wait! The apartment feels empty without you." At least I had something to look forward to. The next day at work, I couldn't concentrate. My nose wouldn't stop running, and I'd already gone thro