Sophie never contacted me again. Her profile went inactive.
I didn't ask any more questions. I just focused all my attention on myself.
After all, quietly improving myself was what mattered most.
A month passed.
Over afternoon tea at the office, I looked out the window. The three men still hadn't given up.
Julian sometimes appeared downstairs with roses. If security turned him away, he had them delivered with an apology. Noah quit his management job and sent a different cake every day. I threw them all out. Lucas transferred money to me each month, as though that would make up for years of neglect.
I only thought it all absurd.
After a company get-together, I got home at 2 a.m. They were waiting at my door.
Julian paced anxiously, then grabbed my hand when he saw me.
"Claire, whe
