most famous buildings, the Axis Building. Claire
You're finally free." A mischievous grin spread across her face. "Tonight we're celebrating proper
lt the corner of her mouth
suddenly
ses from Claire's face. With an easy flick of her wri
features, Claire's face immediat
now stood out under the lights, ever
she studied her closely, clea
found herself sitting uprig
ly resembled the dull version of hers
her face and made her look vivid and striking. Her makeup remained
g back in the mirror was nothing like the quiet, easily ignored
ed smile. "I told you," she sneered with confidence. "With a face like you
n every day, couldn't hide his reaction. "That's
t as she studied the
d deliberately co
had gripped hers tightly, her breath so faint it barely carried her words. "Claire... be
believed
anipulated and deceived her until she was trapped in a marriage that felt like a prison
Claire had been left behin
presence. Thick bangs hid her forehead. Oversized glasses masked her eye
formed herself into someone o
de might be different. She thought he might look
been m
her. If anything, it had only made people more
hing. She would
ly serious. "From this moment on, be yourself and stop shrinking into the b
hed her fingertips across her cheek as
er voice sounded calm, yet there was a quiet determination i
.
rested against the headboard of her bed. Her complexion loo
ly, her voice trembling just enough to sound fragile. "I only
rried a warmth he rarely showed anyone else. "Don't apologize. Your he
h a gentle smile, her eyes resting on his face with quiet gratitude.
s chest. He was just about to r
has already moved out. She signed the divorce agreement as well. Regarding the asset t
qui
he would hesitate. He expected
she would use her efforts over the pa
ssed through his mind. It was so slight that he
beside him, and the thoug
ith gentle concern. "Is ther
n he turned back to her, a calm and reassuring smile returned to his f
pped out into the hospital corridor, where Nigel was already waiting. The assist
gerly, "we just received ne
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