Chapter 13
“No matter what I do, who I marry, Claire will never leave me.”
“I’m only worried that on my wedding day with Emma, she’ll come and ruin our ceremony.
It seems I’ll need to arrange more security that day.”
Just then, someone suddenly whispered:
“But Claire didn’t make a scene when she came back this time. And she’s leaving today. She
even said she might never come back.”
The phone went silent for a few seconds, followed by Zane’s scornful laugh:
“You really don’t see it? The tantrums didn’t work, so now she’s trying the ‘play–hard–to–get‘
routine!”
“Mark my words–the moment I ignore her long enough, she’ll come crawling back like a
loyal little dog.”
So in Zane’s eyes, she was really just like a dog, coming when called and leaving when
dismissed!
This time, though, Zane would be disappointed.
Claire laughed coldly, not even bothering to ask about the locket, and hung up.
She just felt that talking to Zane made her feel sick.
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After consideration, she told Mr. Gray about the locket, asking him to help retrieve it from
Zane.
She handled everything and took a taxi to the airport.
As the plane soared into the clouds, she didn’t feel as heartbroken as she’d expected.
Just days ago, she had been desperately in love with Zane.
Now she had completely let him go.
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Completely letting go of someone unworthy turned out to be such a light and joyful thing.
After more than a dozen hours of flying, the plane finally landed in New York.
As soon as Claire exited the airport, she almost wanted to turn back-
Jackson had arranged for people to hold a banner outside the airport.
[Congratulations to Miss Claire Simpson for seeing through a jerk and about to return to Mr.
Jackson Meyer’s arms.]
Claire felt her temples throbbing.
She quickly pulled her hat down, silently praying Jackson hadn’t spotted her.
But, contrary to her wishes, as she was trying to quietly escape, a large bouquet of
sunflowers appeared in front of her.
“Claire, welcome back.”
He thrust the sunflowers into her hands, then gave her a big bear hug.
“Claire, you’ve only been gone a few days, but I’ve missed you so much!”
Feeling the curious gazes of travelers around them, Claire gritted her teeth:
“Jackson, I just want to kill you!”
With that, Claire aimed a slap at Jackson’s forehead. But the quick–witted Jackson dodged it.
The two made their way to the parking lot, playfully squabbling the whole time.
Once in the car, Jackson put aside his playful manner and seriously asked Claire:
“Claire, are you feeling any better?”
Claire was momentarily stunned, then realized that Jackson’s entire act today was meant to
cheer her up.
Though his method was irritating, it was undeniably effective.
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Claire’s previously gloomy mood had dissipated considerably thanks to Jackson’s antics.
She couldn’t help but turn to look at Jackson’s profile.
He and Zane were completely different types of men.
Zane was mature and steady, while Jackson was the typical sunny, outgoing young man.
Before, she had always kept her distance from him, not just because of Zane, but also because she felt he was too young and immature.
She thought his affection might be just a passing fancy. But reality had firmly shown Claire
otherwise.
Though Jackson appeared carefree and casual, his heart was more attentive than a girl’s.
He could detect subtle changes in Claire’s mood from just one brief video call.
He could tell what Claire liked and disliked simply through observation.
Just like now, as he slipped a box of strawberry candies into her hand.
“Here, your favorite strawberry flavor.”
Claire looked at the candies in her hand, then at the focused Jackson driving.
Perhaps sensing her gaze, Jackson’s ears turned slightly red.
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“Claire, the way you’re looking at me makes me think you’re going to agree to be my girlfriend.”
He expected, like every time he confessed, to receive no response from Claire.
But this time, he clearly heard the girl beside him say:
“Jackson. Let’s give it a try.”
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