NovelEnglishChapter 32: Claire’s POV
“What are you doing here, Leo?” Part ofwas relieved to see it was him and not Jordan and wanted to hug him
but part offelt uncomfortable and withdrawn. | hadn’t seen Leonardo since | left permanently and finalized
our divorce The thought of seeing each other madefeel broken and helpless all over again.
“I read your message and | called you but you didn’t answer. | needed to make sure you're okay.” He had this
look of genuine concern. One thing | can say about Leo was that he never hid how he felt when it cto me.
He wore his emotions on his sleeve without ulterior
motives.
“You didn’t have to do that. I'm not your responsibility anymore.“l say in a small voice as | sit down on the couch
and fiddle with the sleeves of my sweater. Leo comes to sit besideand positions himself to where he is able
to look directly at me.
“You may not be my responsibility Claire, but you will always be of my concern. We were married for five years. |
love you and | will always want to make sure you're okay.” He places his hand over mine. A way to settle my
nerves and a trick he had learned over the course of our marriage.
“I'm okay. This is just another stump. I'll just have to build more endurance if | want to build a nfor myself.” |
look at him and shrug. My actions caused this and | find myself responsible for allowing this to happen.
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“Claire, this isn’t something to endure and this isn’t your fault. You confided in and trusted someone you thought
was your friend and he returned your trust with betrayal.” He gavea stern look that meant he was more than
serious with what he had said.
“I don’t know what I'm going to do. | took my signed blueprints and documents but he plans on extorting my
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwork to further his company.” | shake my head in disbelief.
“You don’t have to do anything. I've called my attorney and he has a team delegating the immediate cease of his
company’s plans. | also spoke with a friend from the commissioner's office and they will be looking into all of his
company’s finances and endeavors. He won't be able to use you or your work.” | look up in disbelief. Leo had
taken action to savefrom my own mistakes.
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“Why would you do that?” | can imagine how much work this will be and | couldn't believe that Leo had the time
nonetheless the motive.
“Because | saw your work, | saw the preview going up for bidding and those blueprints are extraordinary. I've had
a few companies reach out toassuming that we were still married and wantedto put them in contact
with you for contracts.” He smiles softly as he shares news of my success..
“They like my work?” The thought that | would ever succeed in this industry was always a dream. | never thought
my work would ever see light or receive recognition,
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Chapter 32 Claire’s POV
“They do. | told them you will be opening your own private stuthis month and they are waiting for the
opportunity to work with you.”
“But | don’t have the money.” | hadn't made much while working with Jordan.
“You don’t have to have money. You missed a clause in the divorce paperwork. | added an addendum that states:
Claire will be left to accept a private stulocation to conduct architectural matters. The suite is paid for and
the deed is rendered in Claire's nat present.” He recited it clearly.
“You lefta suite?” | turn to him in shock as | see a smile growing on his face.
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| know this doesn't fix everything I've
broken, Claire. | lost myself in
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always wait for you.” With that, Leo
kisses my cheek gently and rises to
his feet. | run to him and hug him. His
scent filled my nose and for a
moment, | forgot the suffering | still
felt and by the way he hugged me
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