A sarcastic smile touched Claudia's lips as she watched York push Ann away.
She had been tricked by York into an accidental pregnancy. And she was just wondering how to fend off his suspicions.
Well, look at that. An opportunity to make a scene had just fallen into her lap.
Claudia pulled her coat tighter around herself and slowly walked up behind York.
When Ann saw Claudia, she guiltily let go of York's arm.
York followed Ann's gaze and turned. The moment his eyes met Claudia's, he instinctively shoved Ann away.
"Claudia." York started toward Claudia, reaching for her hand.
She took a step back, warning him, "You disgust me. Don't touch me."
York froze, every muscle in his body tensing.
Ann, seeing that Claudia had misunderstood, couldn't hide the triumphant glint in her eyes.
She put on a show, walking over to Claudia to apologize. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Ferguson. Please don't get it wrong. I just tripped a moment ago, and York was just kind enough to help me up."
Claudia's cold gaze met York's dark, complicated one. "Is this the 'business dinner' you told me about?"
Faced with her question, York was speechless.
His mother had forced him to come see Ann and her son.
He had used the excuse of a business dinner, saying he'd be home late, simply because he didn't want Claudia to worry or let her imagination run wild.
But fate had other plans. And Claudia had caught him red-handed.
When York didn't answer, Claudia pressed, "York, have I ever stood in the way of you two being together?"
A strange panic seized York's heart, and he moved toward her.
Claudia stopped him. "You reek of another woman. I can't stand it. Don't come near me."
A dull ache spread through York's chest.
Right there, in front of Claudia, he ripped off his suit jacket and threw it to the ground.
Seeing this, Ann was overcome with a mixture of jealousy and humiliation, biting her lip to keep from making a sound.


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