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.

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

can't imagine how

everything's back to

of him. "But wait, if you had no memory and no

chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Ah, that's a

his eyes playfully. "You can't leave me hanging like that,

for

don't you give Pedro a call? I think it's time

"I'm on it."

her pack, but his mind kept drifting back 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. Alex absentmindedly

winced in pain, clutching her leg

Lisa, I didn't mean to," Alex apologized frantically, his

Lisa

the discharge paperwork, Lisa noticed the troubled expression

sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It's Claire.

wrong.

Lisa's expression darkened slightly, but

court, so....assertive. And she's been dressing differently too," Alex

voice.

and I can finally get married." Alex nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and uncertainty. He leaned over and kissed Lisa's cheek. "You're

wheeled her out to the parking lot. As they headed home, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered

Pedro.

him 6 feet under.

the lump in his throat

you know what I just read to

"Um...my work performance?

what is

to improve

Mr. Petain. Sadly, it seems that your working performance still has

"I-I-

in the

He told him that this girl would

you

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

her brows waiting for

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

am

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