Chapter 81: Losing Hope

Victoria

It takes Oliver a moment to respond and when he does, he reaches for the empty soda can on his side of the table.

"My ex-wife's name is Claire."

"That's actually such a nice name," I say to him.

"Yeah," he says, squeezing the can of soda as he stares down at the table and twists his face in anger.

"Hey, are you okay?" I lean forward, my voice laced with concern.

"I'm fine."

I shake my hea