She said she had a plan.

I didn’t ask what.”

I thought of the note.

You may decide what to do.

Chloe had entrusted me with a choice, not written me a command.

It would have been easier if she had said exactly how much to give.

Instead, she had left the difficult part in my hands.

On our way out, a small boy asked Paige if Chloe was coming back for the winter party.