Chapter 229

The smile on Claire Richards’ face disappeared in an instant. All the frustration she'd been bottling up for days just exploded with a few of his words. It felt like a fireball of pent-up negativity frying her chest and racing up to her head. “I was just trying to cheer you up while cheering myself up at the same time. Is that so wrong?” “Whatever you want to do, whoever you want to see—that’s your call, not mine. When did I ever get to decide that?” “Julian Archer, I’ve already tried so hard to play along. Haven’t I been patient, gentle, cooperative enough for you?” And now he was mad at her? The hell? Julian just stood there, staring at her with a quiet, pained look. After a long pause, he finally sighed. “You’ve been upset because of me. I did a terrible job of making you feel secure. I’m sorry—I should’ve done better.” Claire choked up. Her anger kinda hit a wall and came to a halt. Are they just... throwing ultimates at each other now? She wanted to read the emotions in his eyes,