“Why would you be asking me about Chloe?” Judy flared up suddenly.
Niles blinked, startled by her tone. “I... I was...”
“I am talking about my life right now, and you are asking me about Chloe? Chloe?” Her voice rose slightly. “You don’t even know what I am going through or what I am dealing with, but you open your mouth to ask about her?”
Niles frowned, confused. “Judy, don’t you think you are overreacting? I’m just asking after your cousin.”
Judy shot up from her chair, abruptly.
“Do you ever ask about me? Do you even care when I do? Can’t we be friends for once? Will it kill you, Niles, to be nice?”
Niles stood too, holding up his hands. “Okay, calm down, Judy. Let’s talk properly. I did not mean to upset you. I just... I don’t know what I said wrong. I was asking because I haven’
