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.

"I 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.

back to

better of him. "But wait, if

chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Ah,

eyes playfully. "You can't

can't spoil the story for you." Claire winked at him and

a call? I think it's time we had a little

"I'm on it."

and determination. When the judge asked why they wanted to divorce, Claire had answered

clutching her

mean to," Alex apologized frantically, his heart racing with

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

to finish the discharge paperwork, Lisa noticed

hand through his hair. "It's

wrong.

name, Lisa's expression darkened slightly, but she quickly

And she's been dressing differently too,"

voice.

legally divorced now, and you 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 right, Lisa. Let's

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

down at Pedro. Her

him 6 feet under.

the lump in his throat and

know what I just

"Um...my work performance?

what is the

need to improve

walked to the center. "That is right, Mr. Petain. Sadly, it seems that your

"I-I-

are you here in the first place? What's

really work in the office. He got tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl would never

knowledge you are looking

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

raised her brows waiting

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

am looking for

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