most famous buildings, the Axis Building. Claire

You're finally free." A mischievous grin spread across her face. "Tonight we're celebrating proper

lt the corner of her mouth

suddenly

ses from Claire's face. With an easy flick of her wri

features, Claire's face immediat

now stood out under the lights, ever

she studied her closely, clea

found herself sitting uprig

ly resembled the dull version of hers

her face and made her look vivid and striking. Her makeup remained

g back in the mirror was nothing like the quiet, easily ignored

ed smile. "I told you," she sneered with confidence. "With a face like you

n every day, couldn't hide his reaction. "That's

t as she studied the

d deliberately co

had gripped hers tightly, her breath so faint it barely carried her words. "Claire... be

believed

anipulated and deceived her until she was trapped in a marriage that felt like a prison

Claire had been left behin

presence. Thick bangs hid her forehead. Oversized glasses masked her eye

formed herself into someone o

de might be different. She thought he might look

been m

her. If anything, it had only made people more

hing. She would

ly serious. "From this moment on, be yourself and stop shrinking into the b

hed her fingertips across her cheek as

er voice sounded calm, yet there was a quiet determination i

.

rested against the headboard of her bed. Her complexion loo

ly, her voice trembling just enough to sound fragile. "I only

rried a warmth he rarely showed anyone else. "Don't apologize. Your he

h a gentle smile, her eyes resting on his face with quiet gratitude.

s chest. He was just about to r

has already moved out. She signed the divorce agreement as well. Regarding the asset t

qui

he would hesitate. He expected

she would use her efforts over the pa

ssed through his mind. It was so slight that he

beside him, and the thoug

ith gentle concern. "Is ther

n he turned back to her, a calm and reassuring smile returned to his f

pped out into the hospital corridor, where Nigel was already waiting. The assist

gerly, "we just received ne