Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.
Claire's POV
I anxiously waited for the doctor to arrive, pacing back and forth, my heart pounding with worry. Thankfully, Eliam knew Evander's phone inside and out, and I could use it to get the number we needed. But as the minutes ticked by, I couldn't just stand there helplessly.
Evander lay before me, pale and drenched in sweat, his body burning with fever. It was unbearable to see him like this—so vulnerable, so unlike the strong man I knew. My fear grew with every second, and I knew I had to do something, anything, until the doctor arrived.
I kneeled by the bed and gently touched his forehead, wincing at the heat radiating from his skin. My heart twisted with fear and worry, but I couldn't let it paralyze me. I looked over at Eliam, standing there, his wide eyes filled with a mix of confusion and fear.