Chapter 50

VAL

I climb the stairs and enter the house. Chloe is dressed up, scrolling through her phone, leaning against the door of her room.

"Are you going out?" I ask, getting her attention.

"I am. You're home early," she shrugs.

"Who are you going out with?"

"A new friend," she smiles. She seems excited.

"Who is it?"

"A guy from work."

"Please don't tell me it's your boss," she laughs.

"Only if he's as h