Chapter 125

Claire's POV Evelyn's face twisted with anger at my words. "What did you just say? Are you asking for a beating?" She raised her hand to hit me, but I was faster. I caught her wrist in the air and held it tight. "Evelyn, haven't you had enough?" I said through my teeth. "I've put up with your nonsense for way too long. You want Lucius? Well, I already left him. Whether he marries you or not is between you two. Stop taking your anger out on me!" I honestly didn't care why Lucius wouldn't marry Evelyn. That was their problem, not mine. But I was tired of being her target every time things didn't go her way. I let go of her wrist and pushed her slightly, then walked straight to the door. "Claire, even if Lucius doesn't marry me right now, he already divorced you!" Evelyn yelled after me. Her voice bounced off the bathroom walls. I didn't answer her. This wasn't worth talking about anymore. I left the bathroom and walked toward the banquet hall entrance. After just a few steps, a strong ha