Rolf’s POV
A heavy silence hung in the air between Dianne and me. I could sense her disappointment over what my father had revealed, yet a strange sense of joy lingered within me. I had been tirelessly working to regain my mother's company from my father's grasp.
However, fate had a different plan in store for me. My feelings for Claire resurfaced once more. I had been avoiding her for months to spare Dianne and myself from awkward encounters. Witnessing her heartbroken tears due to jealousy was something I couldn't bear. I cared deeply for Dianne, but the lingering emotions for Claire complicated matters.
Seeing Claire after three months brought a sense of relief, yet a pang of sorrow as she walked away defeated. I tried to convince myself that I pitied her, but deep down, the conflic
