Chloe sighed, knowing she wouldn't get anything more out of Lily at that moment. She nodded, resigned, understanding she needed to respect her daughter's privacy and space.
"Okay, daughter," Chloe said softly, releasing her hand. "I just want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what happens. We're in this together, alright?"
Lily nodded, a faint smile appearing on her lips as she tried to compose herself. She knew she needed to deal with her own issues before involving her father in them. And as she looked at Chloe, she felt grateful to have such an understanding and supportive father by her side.
As Chloe and Lily finished their conversation in the office, a sense of relief mixed with guilt filled Lily's chest. She knew she was hiding the truth from her father, but she
