Nelson stood silent.
That alone said a lot.
Claire's smirk deepened. She casually tapped his chest with a finger. "Since you're planning on marrying her, then go get the divorce done already. Stop wasting her time. As for me, trust me, I know exactly what I'm doing. No need for your lectures. We're still technically married, but that doesn't give you any authority. Once it's over, you'll have even less."
After saying that, she took two steps back. The sarcasm on her face disappeared without a trace.
She looked calm, way too calm. The kind of calm that screamed she was done—completely.
"You should go. I don't want anything more to do with you, and I sure as hell don't need more trouble in my life."
He hadn't stood up for her even when Serena paid someone to assault her. If she ever le
