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.
Evander's POV
I finally understood why Claire had left me three years ago. It was my own neglect and stubbornness that had driven her away— the mistakes I made over and over that tore us apart. But now, I wasn't going to let anything come between us— not even Claire herself. I would do whatever it took to make things right.
"You thought you could just end this on your own?" I softened my tone as I shifted a bit closer toward her. "Well, I am not ready to let you go, Claire. I never stopped loving you, and I don't plan to start now. Until I say otherwise, there won't be any divorce. I won't let you walk away."
I looked into her eyes, hoping she would see the truth that I was finally able to admit. "And believe me… there won't be a day when I stop loving you."
She sat there silently, looking as if my words were true or if I was just bluffing. But I had never lied to Claire in my life, unless necessary.