Chapter 39

Claire put on a pitiful act beside them on purpose. "Yeah, Mr. Cooper, don't tell me you're hesitant to divorce me because you've changed your mind about marrying your dear Serena?" Nelson couldn't take it anymore. "Claire, that's enough!" Two women arguing drove him insane. But Claire wasn't stopping. She kept up the fragile act. "Guess in your eyes, I'm still not worth as much as Miss Serena, huh? Heartless as ever. My poor wrist's about to snap thanks to you." She held up her wrist, now reddened, looking pitifully innocent. Nelson froze. He hadn't realized how much strength he used. Back in the restroom when she said it hurt, he'd ignored her. And she didn't even make a sound just now. Claire caught the look in his eyes, her lips curling into a mocking smile. "What, Mr. Cooper? Don't tell me you actually feel bad? That'd be new. 'Cause a minute ago, you weren't exactly gentle." "Claire, when are you going to stop?!" Serena finally snapped. She couldn't stand the sight of Nelson bein