Chapter 18

It wasn't until Ashton heard that familiar voice that he finally snapped back to his senses. Thanks to the trauma from the previous near-death experience, he found himself drenched in cold sweat. Terror was unmistakable on his visibly pale face. However, Claire didn't notice his strange expression. She simply assumed he was still mad at her. Thus, she began her monologue. "I know I was wrong, Ash. I've made sure every part of our wedding is in accordance, and I've also bought the suit you like. "When we return, we can get started on the ceremony—" Clenching his jaw, Ashton gathered his strength and pushed Claire away. Then, he delivered a harsh slap across her face. "I thought I'd made myself clear, Claire. We broke up. What else do you think you'll gain by pulling another crazy stunt?" He couldn't understand her thought process. She had married Curtis, yet came to him saying she wanted to walk down the aisle with him. Was she trying to two-time both of them? At that thought, A