He did not tell me to give Chloe whatever she wanted.

He asked what the plan was and listened while she explained.

“If she comes, watches the ceremony, wishes us well, and leaves the past alone, it stays closed,” Chloe said.

“And if she says something privately?” I asked.

“I can correct her privately.

I’m not planning a surprise punishment for existing.”

“And if she uses the room to say I kept you from her?”

“Then I answer with what can be checked.”