Breaking Point

Clara stopped in her tracks, calmly turned around, and said, "Is this your first time acting like this in front of me? I'm not into arguing, not into feeling down, and definitely not into shedding tears." She smiled gracefully. "So, enjoy your coffee, Mr. Vance."

He could hurt her, but she wouldn't let herself look so pathetic. She'd rather silently bear all the pain on her own.

Declan, infuriated