Chloe's POV
I was ready to get on a plane and go to LA for my court appearance. Knowing that I had Damien with me gave me the strength I didn't think I had. Since I ran away from Derrick, I didn't think that we would see each other again so soon.
I had a plan, and had I not been a coward, I would probably be living in another country, far away from Derrick and all of his tricks. Still, I had to be in that courtroom one way or the other. I had prepared for the trip. Everything was ready.
Then I received a call from a number I didn't know, it was late in the evening and I wasn't expecting any calls. I thought that it might be Tessa, calling to confirm if I was still coming.
" Hello," I said.
" Thank goodness you are fine, it's me, it's Gabby," she said to me.
I had been worried a
