Chapter 227

Claire's POV I frowned as I studied Lucius's face. He looked different. Tired, with dark circles under his eyes. Had something happened? "Lucius, say something. What do you want from me? You chose Evelyn, and I've accepted that. Why do you keep bothering me? Stop torturing me like this. I've had enough!" The truth was, I still loved him. Even though I'd left Westfield City and come here to heal my broken heart, I couldn't forget him. I'd only managed to bury those feelings deep inside. Ding dong. My phone, which Lucius had thrown onto the floor, suddenly lit up. He grabbed it before I could reach it. I caught a glimpse of Klein's name on the screen. Lucius began scrolling through my messages. I lunged forward, trying to snatch it back. "Give me back my phone!" I shouted. I was terrified he'd see my conversations with Klein. Though there was nothing romantic between us, Lucius would explode. Besides, it was MY phone. He had no right to invade my privacy. Just as I feared, Lucius scrolle