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 was shattered to see Evander in such a vulnerable state. That day, he hugged me and cried for so long that I couldn't leave him alone. It was as if all his walls had crumbled, leaving behind someone I barely recognized.
In that moment, I forgot all my hatred and all the complaints I had against him. Seeing him like this, I couldn't help but realize how lonely he had been all this time. It was heartbreaking. The strong, untouchable Evander I thought I knew was now a broken man, and it hurt to see him like that.
As I sat there, lost in my thoughts, I felt a sudden tap on my shoulder.
"Hi," a familiar voice called out, pulling me back to reality. I turned to see Sissy who was standing behind me, her brow furrowed.
"What the hell are you thinking?" she asked, her tone sharp but filled with concern.
"No… nothing!" I stammered, quickly wiping the tears I didn't even realize had formed.