Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Decision

"Where have you been? I have been calling you "

Matthew, who stood in the lobby waiting for Claire arrival.

"I'm sorry. I had something earlier."

"You had what?"

"Something "Claire muttered quietly.

They went up to Claire office and she took a seat..

"Where did you go?" Matthew stared at her curiously,

Knowing Matthew, he will not let it go until he gets his answer.

Sighing heavily, Claire motioned him to take a seat. She faced him and intertwined both ber fingers on her desk.

"Matthew, there is something I need to tell you."

"Okay," he slowly said

"For the past 3 years, I have been married. Had, cause 1 just got legally divorce."

"Wait hold up you? Married? Divorce? How? And Why?"

"Okay, that is a lot of questions mark you got there, buddy"

"Tell me from the beginning "Claire hesitated to tell him, since she is not sure where to tell.

A lot had happened in those 3 years.

"Remember the car crash that killed 4 people?"

Matthew nodded his head and listened intently.

"Both of my parents die as well as my driver. I thought I would die too but turns out I was safe. I woke up the next morning at the hospital with no recollection of memory." "So, you had amnesia?"

padded. "I couldn't even remember my own name. I was terrified, Matt. The pressure from the hospital staff to remember was overwhelming. I just couldn't handle it." "And then what happened?" Matthew asked, leaning forward attentively.

the streets for what felt like forever, trying to piece together my identity. It took me nearly two weeks

sympathy. "I can't imagine how scary that must have been for you. But

everything's back

curiosity got the better of him. "But wait, if you had no memory and no money,

glint in her eyes. "Ah, that's a story for another

"You can't leave me hanging like

spoil the story for you." Claire

a call? I

"I'm on it."

to Claire. Earlier at the court, she had surprised him with her boldness and determination. When the judge asked why they wanted to divorce, Claire had answered without hesitation, her confidence unwavering. It was like she was a completely different person.

pain, clutching her leg

to," Alex

more careful," Lisa reassured him, though her tone was

they waited for the nurse to finish the discharge paperwork, Lisa noticed the troubled

a hand through his hair. "It's Claire. Something's

wrong.

of Claire's name, Lisa's expression darkened slightly, but she

so....assertive. And she's been

voice.

beneath the surface. "Well, it doesn't matter. What's important is that you are legally divorced now, and you and I can finally get married." Alex nodded, feeling a mixture of relief

Lisa discharged from the hospital, Alex wheeled her out to the parking lot. As they headed home, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his

of the desk and stared down at Pedro. Her eyes shot arrows

him 6 feet under.

in his throat and shifted his

what I just read to you, Mr.

"Um...my work performance?

what is the

to

pushed herself from the desk and slowly walked to the center. "That is right, Mr. Petain. Sadly, it seems that your working performance still has not improve after 3 years

"I-I-

in the first place?

work in the office. He got tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl

knowledge you are

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

brows waiting for

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

am

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