Chapter 4: Claire’s POV

“Leo – “ I stop when I see Leo start to walk towards the door. I hurry and grab his arm.

“I still have something to tell you.” Leo pulls his arm back and turns to me annoyed and rubbing the back of his neck as a symbol of him becoming aggravated.

“I need to go help Charlotte. We can talk about whatever this is once we’re home.”

“Please don’t go” I ask in the smallest voice, but Leo turns the doorknob and leaves the room muttering the cruelest of words.

– he exited. I didn’t get the chance to tell him about our baby. I stayed behind in the library for a few more minutes. The loneliness I felt reached further than the depth of this room. I wasn’t welcome here. I’m not wanted here. Even my husband doesn’t want

I hope you’re not upset that this celebration fell on your anniversary?” I had been spotted. Spotted by the woman I wanted nothing to do with – Charlotte. She wasn’t

Leo had made me feel. It was clear she called Leonardo with the intention of preventing the celebration of our marriage. But it was

so rude, Claire. This is a very special day for Charlotte.” Leo’s mother chimes in as she

in “You can celebrate your anniversary any

even leave their home in peace.

I had learned early on that I help no possibility of winning.

walk?” Charlotte chimes in with a seemingly innocent smile

wanted to say no but with all eyes on us – I knew refusing was not an

out the door as she tells everyone she will be back after our walk together. The

healed, I will be taking my rightful place at Leo’s side permanently.” Her true colors were never far from the

me. His family, his sisters, his friends. You know that between you and I – I am the better candidate, and Leo

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