Chapter 134. We Will Put an End to This Soon

Chloe’s POV

I left Ezra’s house feeling overwhelmed. I don’t know if they mean well, but I can still hear their voices in my head.

“Chloe, we’ll be there for you every step of the way,” Layla said. “This is the right thing to do. A mental home will help you heal.”

Ezra said little. He just looked at me. “Don’t play with us,” he warned. If you say yes, you can’t change your mind.”

I nodded like I was processing everything, but inside I was bubbling with anger. The idea was absurd—an asylum? Like I was some mad person who couldn’t take care of herself.

The drive home seemed to take forever. My heart made rapid beats, but my face remained calm. I finally made a call to Grace. I needed to plan my next move. I needed someone who thought like I did.

“Grace,” I said when she picked up the phone. “I just left Ezra’s. They want me to get help.”

“Good,” she said. “Did you say yes?”

“Not yet,” I said. “I said I needed to think. Ezra wants