Claire wiped away a tear, looking as if she had returned to being the innocent girl from years ago.

Serena still hesitated. "But even if it's for publicity, you shouldn't have involved Mister Sherman, don't you think? I know you two had some ups and downs over the years, but if you truly want a resolution... Claire, you shouldn't use such means. He doesn't seem like the type to be pressured like this."

Claire nodded. "I know you're looking out for me, but only he and I know what's going on between us. Plus, you don't understand what kind of person he is. Serena, next time, don't mention Sherman to me again. I know what I'm doing. Oh, and get takeout for everyone later. I lost my temper just now, and it was my fault for not controlling myself."

Serena nodded with concern. "Don't worry. Everyone knows your temper, and they know you weren't really angry at them."

However, this behavior of criticizing and then rewarding would eventually cause dissatisfaction.

After Serena left, Claire immediately composed herself. "These useless people... They can't even handle something so simple!"

but her mind was still on Sherman. Moreover, she did not dare to contact him because she

to find a heavy atmosphere at home, with

know

differently from how he was usually at work. "Don't tell me you haven't seen the commotion online." His grandmother scoffed

I can't believe I have to find out from Suresh that my

out of touch. Why did Sherman not tell them he

scratched his head, unsure of how to explain the situation. He and Claire were not in that kind of relationship, and even if there was something, it was all

Mom and Dad?" Sherman

furious upon hearing this. "Look at you. You rarely come home, and now you don't even know where

understood then; that day was his

are on a trip. They've been gone for

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