Chapter 314

“What activities have you got planned?” Caitlyn asked and there was a note of longing in her voice that broke Chloe’s heart. “Well,” Chloe said, sitting delicately on the chair by the bed so as not to wrinkle her dress, “since Belle loved reading so much, I thought we’d have story time.” Caitlyn smiled. “I love story time,” she said wistfully. “I know,” Chloe said. “That’s why I brought you this.” Chloe produced a dog-eared hardcover book and presented it to Caitlyn. “What’s this?” “Only the best book ever,” Chloe said with a grin. “This is your book?” “Was my book. I’m giving it to you. I first read it when I was about your age and I loved it so much. I thought you might love it too.” “‘Harriet the Spy,’” Caitlyn read from the front cover. She ran her hand reverently across the well-worn cover. “I also got you this,” Chloe said handing over a green spiral-bound notebook. “What’s this for?” Chloe smiled. “You’ll understand when you read the book. Oh, I can’t forget this!” She pulled a