Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Claire's POV

When I got to Valerie's house, she was about to prepare for work. She opened the door and stood there for a while, watching me. We stared at each other for some time.

“Can I come in?”

“Sure. Good morning.”

“First and foremost, I'd like to apologise for what happened the other day…” I started.

“Would you like to drink something, Claire?” She asked, interrupting my speech.

“No, I am fine. Can you just sit down and listen to me? I know you must be upset with me. I don't know what came over that day. I don't know why I said those things about Damian. I'm so sorry, Val.”

I said and began to sob afresh. I hope Valerie will not see through this little drama and find out that I'm not being sincere.

She placed her hand on my shoulders and drew me in for a warm embrace.

“I am no longer upset with you, Claire. I understand that you must have said those unsavoury things because you are angry.” She said,