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."

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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.

loved him for so long that some instincts ran deeper

believe you just because of this? That I'll pity you? Let me tell you something. Unless Anna comes back

you. And as

clenched his fists tightly as he

leave as though

Claire laughed bitterly. "Fine," she called out, her voice firm despite the ache in her chest. "Let's not talk about feelings,

Caroline. It can help you

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continue to protect her and support you. But I need you to assign people

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

finally slips, doesn't it? No more

played a role, but the result speaks for itself. "And you know

you need me. Ensuring my safety is

her back and met his gaze,

as if her heart was being wrung

stopped hoping for trust, for pity, for love. Still, saying it out loud, facing the finality of

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he said, unless the past could be undone, and unless Anna came back to life,

a chasm between them

stilled loved him and cared about him, but

first mission was

Frederick stood there, motionless, his silence stretching