After Divorce, My General Husband Chasing Me Back

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Elizabeth had always believed that Claire was the one insisting on staying with Frederick. After all, she had watched Claire grow up, and her feelings for Frederick were obvious.

Elizabeth knew that such deep affection couldn't be easily abandoned.

She didn't like being lied to, but she still wanted the best for

Claire.

She had used her own life as a bargaining chip to get Claire out, (and she didn't want Claire to throw herself at Frederick again.

Claire froze. She hadn't expected Elizabeth to ask her to move to another villa with her right away.

"Grandma, I'm sorry. It's not that I don't want to agree with you. I just can't. I thought that after getting out of prison, I could let go of Frederick and find someone to settle down with.

"I wanted to follow your advice. That's why I tried to leave Kingstown before. I want to stay away from him. Every inch of this city is steeped in memories of us.

"But once I left, I realized I couldn't do it. Do you know? I dream of him every night. I miss him so much it drives me mad.

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situation, there's no chance I could

Even if we can't marry in the end, even if I can only be with him for a

whatever you ask. I'll marry whoever you choose for me, alright?" Claire bowed to Elizabeth.

way she could think of to

undergone major surgery and had a heart

she were to tell Elizabeth the full truth, the shock might

much.

feelings for Frederick. That softened the blow

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repeatedly bow

at them with a

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If I see any more scandalous headlines, you're coming back to

mix of frustration and

look at Claire's sad

turned and slowly made her way

you, Grandma,"

slightly with silent sobs, Claire bowed deeply again. "Impressive. You really know how to put on a show," Frederick said as soon as Elizabeth was out of sight, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Thanks to you, Mr. Hawthorne. There's no