Chapter 346

"You... got any plans for what's next?" The news on the screen had already switched topics, but even with the smooth voice of the anchor playing in the background, the room still felt eerily quiet. Claire hesitated for a moment before throwing out the question. Nelson's gaze stayed calm, unreadable. With part of his face still wrapped in gauze, most of his expressions were hidden anyway. He blinked slowly before shifting his eyes to meet Claire's. "Claire, Dominic mentioned you ran into something bad overseas. You also asked me back at Silverhollow Villa if I ever wanted you... gone. What if I say I never did—would you believe me?" Instead of answering her, he brought up the past, trying to explain once and for all. He hadn't figured out the future yet—but there were things she deserved to know. Too bad Claire had already gone over this a long time ago. "Nelson," she raised her eyes to meet his, voice calm but firm, "I already gave you my answer back then. You said you didn't do it, an