Chapter 246

Declan's fingers, resting on the back of Clara's hand, trembled slightly.

After a moment, he gave a short laugh, as though he had just heard some bitter joke. "I know you're still angry with me. You won't forgive me right away, but don't say things like that out of spite."

Not once—not now, not ever—had he thought of divorcing her. How could she claim the divorce certificate was already done?

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