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
Claire's face was pale, and her breathing was shallow. She had pushed herself to the edge, pouring every ounce of anger and pain out, and now she had fallen unconscious in my arms. I held her close, feeling the weight of her pain, knowing I couldn't let go—no matter how much anger or distance lay between us.
I looked down at her pale face, gently moving a few strands of hair away. My Claire—she looked so fragile. She was the only woman I had ever loved and the only one I would love for the rest of my life.
As I held her in my arms, guilt and worry flooded me. I didn't fully understand what had happened, but it was clear she'd had some kind of panic attack. Her breathing had been shaky, and she was completely drained now.