Chapter 90

Claire grinned with satisfaction at Ethan's reaction, but panic flashed through her eyes. She didn't want him to catch on. Quick to cover up, she asked in a concerned tone, "Ethan, what's going on? You rushed upstairs just now—did something happen?" She looked at him with an innocent expression, as if nothing was out of the ordinary. "It's nothing, I've got to head out for a bit," Ethan replied shortly. He didn't even bother changing out of his bathrobe, grabbed his coat, and made for the door. He was already on the edge. As Ethan turned to leave, Claire lunged forward and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist from behind. "Ethan, please don't go." Ethan sat in his car, pounding the steering wheel in frustration as he drove off toward Ryan's place. Back at the house, Claire collapsed to the floor, completely defeated. She was still lying there in the same spot where Ethan had shoved her away, her face twisted in anguish. "Why? Why? Why won't you touch me? Not even this time!" she s