Chapter 61

Claire's POV "You can call me Evelyn," she said with that annoyingly perfect smile. "It's so nice to finally meet you, Claire." I hated how she made my name sound like a casual afterthought. The woman in front of me didn't have that smug look you'd expect from a homewrecker. Evelyn had known Lucius long before I did. From that perspective, I was the ridiculous third wheel. "Let's skip the pleasantries," I said. "What exactly do you want from me?" Evelyn didn't seem offended. If anything, she looked almost sympathetic. Great. Just what I needed—pity from my husband's gorgeous ex. "You're direct. I like that," she said,"I imagine Lucius appreciates that quality in you too." "Cut to the chase, please. Why am I here?" "Claire, I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't have come to you, but Lucius and I really love each other. I can't live without him, and he can't live without me. Please, could you let us be together?" Evelyn stared at me with pleading eyes. It felt so weird. I was supposed to be Luci