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Chapter 15: Leonardo’s POV
I couldn’t help but rise to my feet eagerly as I saw Claire walk into the room. I had missed her deeply. But as I hugged her, something felt different about her. I could see that Claire wasn’t feeling well. I believe it had to do with Matthew, who had comfortably acquainted himself with Charlotte as they continued conversing.
Or maybe it had to do with my own presence? I had done a horrible job at making her happy on the one day I should have. Our fifth wedding anniversary. I had done the opposite. I put my hands on her, I disregarded her and I betrayed her. But I hope she can forgive me when she sees the thought I put into this gift for her.
I watch Claire demand that Matthew leave and am shocked by her authority. Claire was never confrontational but she handled it well.
I lead Claire upstairs for some much–needed privacy. I didn’t want her brothers‘ eyes to grow of more greed if he just happened to catch a glance of my gift for Claire.
I wait eagerly to give her my gift. I start to explain how I had promised her a better gift and was ready to deliver it to her. I then slowly remove the envelope from behind my back and hand it to her with a smile.
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I watched as her face turned white and realized what she thought was a divorce declaration was inside. I fell silent. I didn’t mean for it to scare her. I wanted Claire to know that I wanted her back home
with me, I want her to stay.
I wait as I see her read the document. I had given her a very comfortable perfect age of my company. She deserved it. Claire stood by my side, worked along side me and had never once asked for the fortune she was entitled too, as my wife. The least I could do was give her what she already deserved.
I watch as Claire closes and opens her mouth in shock. I feel accomplished in my gift for her being better than the last. Although I see she’s hesitant.
Does she not want it?
I wait for her to respond but Claire still seems to be in shock. The last thing I planned on doing was giving my wife a heart attack.
I slowly reach for Claire’s hand to help ease whatever thoughts were racing through her mind when we both hear a scream coming from downstairs. We look at each other, knowing well that it came from Charlotte.
The moment was ruined as I knew I needed to help Charlotte.
Hopefully Claire would understand this time. Just as
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I turn around to rush down the stairs to the living room, I realize Claire is coming as well. She cared. She knew that scream was from charlotte and still
seemed concerned.
Maybe I was wrong when I blamed her so harshly. I should have known.
