Oliver Found His Grandmother’s Photograph Inside Victoria’s Antique Music Box, Then Sarah Learned Why Her Family Had Hidden It Away
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Chapter 13 - Chloe Apologizes to Oliver Properly
Chloe asked to speak with Oliver.
Sarah nearly said no.
Then she let him decide.
He agreed if Ryan—no, there was no Ryan here. Sarah herself stayed
nearby.
Chloe brought his navy jacket.
She had cleaned it.
Oliver looked at her.
“You laughed.”
“I know.”
“You kicked the box.”
“I know.”
“My mom says saying sorry doesn’t make it disappear.”
Chloe nodded.
“She’s right.”
Oliver looked at the jacket.
“Then why are you here?”
Chloe swallowed.
“Because I wanted to say it anyway.”
Oliver took the jacket.
“Okay.”
That was all.
No hug.
No instant friendship.
Chloe accepted it.
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For the first time, Sarah thought the girl might become different from
the adults who had taught her that money erased consequences.
