Champagne Covered Claire's Dress, But Her Mother's Return Exposed The Secret Richard Had Been Hiding From Both Families For Years
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Chapter 10 - Victoria Finally Lost Her Certainty
Victoria asked Claire to meet.
Claire almost refused.
Then agreed.
Victoria did not apologize for the champagne.
She had not thrown it.
That had been her sister-in-law, Diane Vale, during an argument over
Claire questioning the gala’s finances.
Victoria had delivered the cruel words afterward.
You were never supposed to be part of this family.
Now she looked embarrassed by them.
“I thought you married Richard because of what the Vale name could give
you.”
Claire stared.
“I had no idea my father had any claim.”
“I know that now.”
“That doesn’t excuse how you treated me before.”
“No.”
Victoria struggled with the word.
It appeared to cost her something.
“I was wrong.”
Claire accepted the statement.
May you like
Not reconciliation.
Not yet.
