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RavenMoore,
Claire regarded her reflection with uninterested eyes. Even though she appeared lethally beautiful in a cerulean shaded off-shoulder gown, she didn't feel any tingles of excitement.
Today was grandma Avery's anniversary party. But heart was at unease, her chest quivering with every breath. She felt her eyes burning with the need to let out emotions that had been building within her for the last two days. She may have smiled and pretended to be happy in the old Murphy mansion. On the inside her core was trembling.
Tyler's mother's words haunted her. Every time she came across that woman, her shoulders squared and she felt like hiding behind the couch.
Though no one could understand her turmoil, it was getting too much now.
"Just tonight. I have to endure this night
