Chapter 74

Claire

I didn’t wait for him to say more. My pride wouldn’t let me. Because I knew that if I gave him that satisfaction, I was just going to boast him up. And I did not intend to do so, not anymore.

He had already walked out to chase her, to go and claim her as if she was some kind of prize or trophy. He did not understand the mistake that he was making. However, I did not care. Not anymore.

I spun on my heel, suitcase dragging behind me, and stormed out.

The sting of his words burned hotter than fire. Mistake. Leave. Don’t belong. He hadn’t just cut me out, he’d gutted me. And this time, this heartbreak was not going to go unanswered for because I knew that if I just let it be, he was going to use it to his advantage, much like he has used a lot before.

But I wasn’t going to fall apart. Not in front of him. Not here. Not for anyone to see or gossip about.

In the foyer, Amelia appeared, wide-eyed. She must have heard every word. Her