Building Her Throne Burying My Heart (Claire) novel Chapter 59

“What are you thinking about?”

Claire’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked away, feeling caught.

“Nothing.”

She raised an eyebrow. “Are you wondering why I’m not marrying you instead?”

Her words hit a nerve. For a second, I was certain she could see right through me. I fumbled for a reply. “No, you just told me to look ahead.”

Her face fell, disappointment clouding her eyes. She’d been hoping for something else. The whole scene felt too familiar. How could I not feel anything? Had I really forgotten everything we’d been through together? Or was I just pretending I didn’t remember?

Claire stared at me, her eyes sharp and cold, but I could see the pain beneath. She spoke again, her voice quiet but piercing. “Do you really not remember?”

Of course I knew what she meant. But I couldn’t admit it, even if my own heart ached just as much as hers.

How could I forget someone I loved so deeply? Even so, what was the point of remembering? I couldn’t turn back time, couldn’t pretend none of it had happened.

I forced a teasing smile and met her gaze. “Which time are you talking about? Honestly, I can’t recall. It’s all in the past. Who remembers that clearly?”

She stared at me, then suddenly slapped me. The sound echoed in the room.

“You don’t remember? Maybe this will help.”

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