Chapter 41: Claire’s POV

Chapter 41: Claire’s POV

I sit in the fetal position silently as Leo wraps a blanket around me.

“I called my private investigator and they found the cab company.” He says quietly as he sits down beside me.

“Did they find the guy?” I fidget with my fingers as I wait for a response.

“No. He wasn’t registered to drive it so I called in a favor. My investigator is going to get the footage from the cab’s surveillance.” He touches my hands to calm me but I feel sick to my stomach.

“What if they don’t catch him?” I whisper quietly as if someone was listening.

“I will get him, Claire. He will pay for what he did to our son.” He says as he kneels in front of my face.

and crouch my face into my knees. They had killed my son before I ever got the chance to meet him and even that wasn’t enough. What could I have done to deserve this?

go get you showered and into bed?” He asks while gently helping me to my feet.

clothes and

going to help you shower and make sure you’re okay. Is that okay with you?” She says as she walks over to help me with my hair which has become a sloppy

I brush your hair and tie it up for you?” She says

the confidence and strength I acquired after my divorce

me to.” She smiles softly as me but I could tell that

feel safe right

Yell if you need me.” She says as she steps out of the bathroom, closing the

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said you called for me. Is everything okay?” He was concerned about not overstepping my boundaries. Something I wasn’t yet used to when it came to him. “Can you stay with me while I shower? I didn’t want Jasmine to be uncomfortable.” He nods

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