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
"Are you out of your mind?!" Sissy shouted, gripping my shoulders tightly. "How could you possibly take Evander's side after everything he has put you through? After all the pain and humiliation he caused you?"
I met her glare with a steady gaze and let out a heavy sigh. "Is that what you think?" I said softly.
Her eyes narrowed in confusion, but I didn't elaborate. How could I blame her for thinking this way? It was my fault. I was the one who told her my version of the story, leaving out the parts I didn't want to admit to myself and the things that are coming to light one by one.
Sissy's hands dropped from my shoulders as the silence grew between us. It was thick and suffocating. I watched as her stance softened slightly, her gaze faltering.
"Claire…" she began, her tone quieter now, almost apologetic.