He Was Reborn to Claim Me, But I’m Already Married Chapter 08

He Was Reborn to Claim Me, But I’m Already Married Chapter 08

I let out a slow breath.

This way, Evelyn still had a chance to escape this marriage.

By the end of the reception, I was exhausted.

As I was about to leave, Evelyn took my hand, her expression wistful.

“Claire, it’s still early. Why don’t you come home with me? We can talk all night, the way we used to.”

I glanced at Mother. Her face was unreadable, but she nodded.

“You and Evelyn haven’t seen each other in a long time. She misses you. You should come home and visit when you have time.”

Trying to bridge the gap between us, Evelyn even smiled. “Not just me. Mother misses you, too.”

A warmth bloomed in my chest. I had just started to nod when her gaze shifted past me.

“Oh dear. I’m afraid that won’t work today.”

Puzzled, I turned and saw Daniel’s handsome figure in the distance.

When I met Evelyn’s teasing look, I couldn’t help but blush.

Daniel came to my side and politely greeted Mother and Evelyn.

“Forgive my thoughtlessness. I’d meant to pay a proper visit with Claire once I was settled at work. I hope you’ll forgive me, Mother, Evelyn.”

Mother smiled.

“We’re family. There’s no need for proper visits. Just come by whenever you have the time.”

On the drive back into Boston, I complained to Daniel that sitting for so long had made my lower back ache.

The words had barely left my mouth when his hands came to rest at my waist, rubbing slow, firm circles into the ache.

Then he made a quiet sound of surprise and glanced out the window.

“Who is that? Why has he been staring at you this whole time?”

I looked out, confused, but saw nothing. I leaned back against him.

“You must have been seeing things.”