Chapter 43

Ethan had nothing to say. “And the only reason we didn’t get divorced as planned is because you want to use me to get under Fiona’s skin and have me give birth to your heir—without putting any stress on her at all,” Clara said, lips curled in a faint smile. She sounded like she was talking about someone else’s life. “So once the baby’s born, we’re still getting divorced. Why would I dump this on my mom and risk upsetting her?” she asked calmly. She’d have to be out of her mind to shock Linda like that. That would only make her condition worse. All the effort before would go right down the drain. Clara had it all figured out—once everything was over, she’d take Linda and leave River City for good. She finished speaking, tone level, entirely void of emotion. But that attitude—so detached and composed—only made Ethan more pissed. “That’s what you think?” “Yeah.” Clara lifted her chin, eyes clear. No sign of backing down. Ethan scoffed, voice low. “Clara, you wish.” Clara frowned. “I told