"Or is it because you've fallen for someone else? Who is it? I want the name of the woman who stole my childhood sweetheart! Tell me!"

Claire grabbed Sherman's collar, her eyes turning red with emotion. He could tell she was about to lose control again.

"You're sick, Claire. Go home and take your medicine. Don't waste both of our time here. Please? Take it as a favor to me. Don't make a scene here."

Sherman glanced toward the door. He did not want things to get any uglier, especially with Rita waiting for him in another room.

"Heh, so I'm right. You've really fallen for someone else. Is it Rita? I knew it. You've never spoken up for any other woman! What's so special about her? What do you even like about her? Have you forgotten how happy we were together?"

"Claire, don't push me. Yes, we were happy together, but that was a long time ago. You need to wake up."

Sherman was growing increasingly frustrated.

another woman. You're infatuated with Rita, and

blurted in despair, "Yes, I've fallen for Rita. I've developed feelings for her. Can you just

seeing off a guest. He'll be with

with concern, "Who's in there? It sounds

private affair. Moreover, she was unsure if she should take a look

under Rita's urging, she mustered the courage to push

she heard Sherman's confession. She glanced instinctively at Rita, only to find her standing there

Silence filled the room.

Rita. He only said what he said to get Claire off his case, but he had not expected Rita

Coupled with Claire's murderous gaze, even the most oblivious person

cheek sheepishly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. If you

you running away?" Claire went back to her composed self upon seeing Rita. She put on a cold demeanor, crossed her arms, and

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