Chapter 15: Claire’s POV

Chapter 15: Claire’s POV

I pull back from Leonardo’s embrace and refocus on Matthew who had made himself cozy on the couch

next to Charlotte.

“Matthew, I think it’s time you leave.” I stand firm on my own. He had embarrassed me enough.

“Claire, you know how much I need the money.” He shrugs as if his hands are tied.

“Well a demand won’t help you. If you leave now, I’ll consider helping you. Stay here and you’ll only be wasting your time.” I cross my arms and return my attention to Leo as I hear my brother rising from his seat. That was the first and only time I’d ever spoken to Matthew that way. I felt accomplished, especially after I knew he planned on leaving.

“Claire, I have a gift for you.” I see Leo giving me an excited smile with one hand placed behind his back as he leads me upstairs.

me off before I could protest.

gift and I owe this to you.” I watch as he pulls a Manila envelope from behind his back. Had he already drafted our divorce paperwork and moved Charlotte in? I

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Claire’s POV

I reach for the envelope and

wasn’t a drafted divorce document. It was a shares transfer document. Leo had transferred a lump sum of shares from his company to my name. I was surprised to say the least. I never once felt that it was my right to know any shares from

of his company when we were in the midst of

and Jasmine. How could I possibly decide on whether or not to accept this large of an anniversary gift when I couldn’t spare even the honesty of my pregnancy to my husband?

looking at the paper in my hands as I know Leo is staring at me and waiting for a response. I had

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