Derek fled to the airport. Only when he was sitting in the departure lounge did he feel as though he could breathe again.
He opened his chat with Claire.
Derek: Claire, I know I was wrong. Please don't be angry with me anymore.
He sent the message, but it didn't go through.
Derek froze.
'Has Claire blocked me?'
In 7 years, she'd never blocked him, not even after their worst fights. Why would she do it now?
His grip on the phone tightened. Just then, it was time to board. He put the phone into his bag and took a deep breath.
'It's okay. I just need to find her and apologize properly. She'll forgive me.'
*****
Claire's POV:
I stood in my white wedding gown, looking at my mother. Her eyes were red.
Lucas Grant came over with a smile and gently squeezed the tip of my nose.
"Come o
