Chapter 26: Claire’s POV

Jordan comes back into the room with an apologetic smile.

“I can take you home, Claire. The nurse said you’re free to go home whenever you’re ready.”

“Can you take me to Leo’s to collect my things?” I say silently.

“I can do whatever you need me to. But why didn’t you have Leo take you if you don’t mind me asking?” He says as he sits at my bed side.

“Because I asked for a divorce.“.

“Are you sure, Claire? You just had a traumatic experience and you’ve both lost a child. Is this the best time to make that choice?”

“There was no other choice. I lost our baby.”

“Okay. I won’t question you anymore. Let’s get you out of here.” I help Claire up and bring a wheelchair to her side and assist her in transferring. I bring Claire out of the hospital and help her into the car.

“I can pack your things for you, Claire. You need rest.”

“Thank you, Jordan.” I rest my head back and wait to see Leo’s home from the car window. I silently hoped he wasn’t home. I couldn’t stand to face him after her our talk. He was hurting and although I was hurting too, I didn’t want to cause him more pain.

As we reached the house, I see Leo’s car in the driveway. I get out and walk carefully to the front door. It opens as I am about to press the doorbell with Jordan standing behind me.

“Ms. Claire, what has happened to you?! Come. Come inside.” Elena leads me inside to the living room and sits me down.

“I get Mr. Leo. Hold tight.” I grab her hand with a soft smile.

“It’s okay, Elena. Leo already knows. I’m just here to get my things.” I watch as her face turns from shock to sadness.

“No, Ms. Claire. You are leaving?” She asks in her heavy accent.

“I am.”

about the baby?”

make it.” I start to tear

I will help get your things.” She locks my arm in hers as she helps me upstairs. I walk slowly with her as Jordan follows closely behind – worried

Jordan hands Elena my things and Elena carefully folds and packs them for

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20 CARO

  1. me. I suddenly hear a yell.

was Charlotte screaming

worry. I check on her after.”

“Elena!” Charlotte demands.

door

he stops

wait.” He looks down

you mind if we talk?” Elena stands beside me and places a hand on my shoulder.

Claire is not well. She needs to

stand to

to his room and I sit on the bed, wincing from

need to talk about?”

can stay here. I don’t mind – I’d

much for

said earlier? Did you mean it?” He wanted

divorce.

I feel tears again as

you’ve had some rest and the chance to read it.” He wanted me to reconsider. He handed me the divorce

it. I want nothing. I will take only what I came with. I won’t fight to split any assets or fight for alimony. You can keep everything.” It

“Everything but you.”

give you back your shares

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