(The Frabuddentinde
Chapter 76 A Date With Ryan?
“Just my luck running into them, i muttered under my breath
I thought about taking another route, but curiosity got the better of me, I stopped to watc
In the corner, a table stood adored with bright red roses Claire was draped over Vincent, her arms around his neck like she owned him, “Vince, i know we couldn’t get a private room, but having a candlelit dinner out here isn’t so bad, right?”
“Yeah,” Vincent muttered, “This is a public place–watch yourself. If someone takes a picture and it goes viral, we’ll be in trouble again.”
“Why should I be careful? I’m going to be your wife soont Claire posted, her lips trembling like she was on the verge of tears, “Vince, you’ve been so cold to me lately. Why? Don’t you care about me anymore? I’m carrying your baby, but you
“Enough. I said I’d take responsibility for my mistakes,” Vincent cut her off, patting her shoulder like he was consoling a coworker, “Let’s just eat and not overthink things.”
Claire’s face darkened, “What do you mean by your mistakes? Are you saying getting me pregnant was a mistake?” Her voice rose to a piercing pitch.
Vincent winced and rubbed his ear, looking exasperated, “Keep your voice down. There are people around.”
“You should know that night was an accident,” he muttered, regret dripping from every word, “Claire, we used to be in love, but I’ve been married to Gabrielle for six years now.”
“What are you trying to say?” Claire’s tone turned icy, her glare sharp, “Are you telling me you don’t love me anymore? That you’ve fallen for Gabrielle instead?”
“I didn’t say that,” Vincent ran a hand through his hair, his expression clouded with frustration, “I already agreed to divorce Gabrielle and take care of you and the baby. What else do you want from
me?”
“That’s not enough!” Claire sobbed, clinging to him as tears spilled down her cheeks, “Vince, what I want most is your love. I want you to truly love me, and only me. Can’t you understand that?”
“Mm.” Vincent gave a noncommittal grunt, avoiding her gaze.
I watched the entire spectacle, my hand instinctively resting on my stomach as a bitter smile crept across my lips.
So that’s why Vincent agreed to divorce me–to be with Claire and the baby.
I wonder how he’d react if he knew I was pregnant too?
Not that it matters now.
Looks like Claire doesn’t have as tight a hold on Vincent as she thinks. Even now, with her sobbing in his arms, he’s barely giving her the time of day.
And then it hit me–Ryan and I had suspected Claire might be behind Toby’s kidnapping and the attempt on my life.
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Looking at her now, my anger flared
If she really did it,, f’ll find the proof, and when I do, I won’t let her get away with it.
Clenching my fists, i suddenly caught a familiar cool scent behind me.
“What are you taring at? Why aren’t you heading to the private room? Ryan’s gentle voice brought me back to reality
“Just watching a little drama,” I came back to my senses and turned to him with a smile, “It’s over now. Just some petty drama–not worth wasting any more time. Let’s go.”
Ryan glanced toward Vincent and Claire, smirking faintly before saying nothing and leading me away. From where we stood, we had the perfect angle–Vincent and Claire probably hadn’t noticed us. When we entered the private room, I was shocked by the decor. Everything was pink. Pink balloons covered the floor, and the table was buried under a sea of flowers.
It was romantic–so sugary sweet it felt straight out of a teenage girl’s dream.
“Ryan, are you sure we’re here to talk about Toby?” I pressed a hand to my forehead, cringing, “Don’t you think this looks way more like a date?”
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