Chloe rose to her feet and looked at Emma, forcing down the storm of emotions inside her. In a calm, even voice, she said, "Grandma, I'm full. I'm going upstairs to get some rest."
With that, she turned and headed upstairs without another word.
Emma stared after her for a long moment before turning to Wesley in confusion.
"Wesley, is Chloe upset?"
Wesley smiled reassuringly. "Chloe had a mountain of work at the office today. She's just exhausted."
"You think so?" Emma frowned, glancing at Colton. "Still... she seemed a little off today."
"She's just tired. Don't read too much into it."
After a moment's thought, Emma nodded.
"You're probably right. I watched that girl grow up. She may look stubborn, but she's soft-hearted. She'd never stay angry with me. Still, we've put her in a di
