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

the table, squeezing Claire's hand in sympathy. "I can't imagine how scary that must have been for you.

everything's back to normal

wait, if you had no

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

his eyes playfully. "You can't

story for you." Claire winked at

I think it's time we

"I'm on it."

He wanted to help 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

her leg

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

okay, just be more careful," Lisa reassured him, though her tone was

discharge paperwork, Lisa noticed the troubled expression on Alex's

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

wrong.

Lisa's expression darkened slightly, but she quickly

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

voice.

bubbling just 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,

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

desk and stared down at Pedro.

him 6 feet under.

lump in his throat

what I just

"Um...my work performance?

is the

need to improve

Petain. Sadly, it seems that your working performance still has not improve after 3 years

"I-I-

in the first place? What's your

never really work in the office. He got tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl would never come back, and Robert would be taking over the company.

it knowledge you

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

brows waiting

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

I am

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