After Divorce, My General Husband Chasing Me Back

Love My Ex-Wife 105

Chapter 105 The Consequence

Frederick stood silently, his sharp gaze fixed on Claire. His brows furrowed, and he said nothing.

In his mind, Claire was still the proud, reserved woman he had known in the past, even when it came to love.

"Honestly," Claire began, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions she felt, "even I didn't expect this. After everything we've been through, I still care about you, Frederick. To be truthful, I hated you. I hated you deeply when you sent me to prison four years ago. "I didn't just hate you. I hated Harrison, too. We grew up together. We were like siblings, but neither of you trusted me.

"But none of that matters now, does it? I'm out of prison, aren't I? Living here, in the Halfmoon Manor, of all places. Would you believe me if I said I can hardly believe it myself?

"After everything, being hurt so deeply by you, I still can't let you go. The moment I saw that video online, I couldn't stop myself from defending you.

"Do you know how ridiculous that is, Frederick? How absurd I'

must look? I bet there's no one in this world more foolish than I

am."

Claire's voice wavered, but Frederick didn't say a word. The Chapter 105 The Consequence.

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silence pressed down on her like a weight. She clenched her fists, her words tumbling out faster.

Some of what she said was a performance, an act crafted to reach Frederick. But much of it was real, so real it tugged at her own heartstrings. A sharp sting pricked her eyes, and tears spilled over. She knew that if she didn't act this way, Frederick wouldn't believe her.

the truth was undeniable. She had loved him for so

you just because of this? That I'll pity you? Let me tell you something. Unless Anna comes back to life, unless everything from four years ago is

pity you. And as for love? Don't

his fists tightly as he spat out

eyes narrowed, and he turned to leave

her chest. "Let's

just shield Caroline. It can help you too.

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support you. But I need you to assign people to protect

let out a cold, humorless laugh. "You've got some nerve negotiating with me. Why would I ever

mask finally slips, doesn't it? No more pretending,"

said, her voice unwavering, "that video alone turned your loss into a victory. It shot straight to the top of the trending charts. Sure, your position and background played a role, but the

is in your

straightened her back and met his gaze, her posture one of unshakable

if her heart

it out loud, facing the finality of it, hit harder than she expected. Now, survival was all that mattered. To stay

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could be undone, and unless Anna came

a chasm between them

and cared about

mission was

motionless, his silence stretching