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Chloe

But Derek had been distant ever since he met Clara again. He stopped showing up at the shop or at my house. He was also avoiding my calls.

He said he had a meeting or something “urgent” had come up. But his excuses were on repeat.

I knew he was calculating. After the promise of money was gone, after there was no hope for Clara’s inheritance, Derek’s interest had evaporated. I loathed Clara.