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Was it just her imagination?
Just now, when Audrey said that last sentence, was there actually a hint of anticipation?
That feeling made Claudine very uncomfortable.
She was about to speak when her mother stepped forward, shielding her and addressing Audrey.
“Young lady! How can you speak like that!
“My Claudy and her husband are very much in love! Besides, who told you Claudy was spending her husband’s mon- ey? The Hogan family’s daughter can certainly afford an evening dress!”
Claudine had always thought her mother was a gentle woman, but today, to defend her, she was actually willing to ar- gue with someone.
Looking at her mother standing protectively in front of her, Claudine felt ashamed of her previous thoughts.
She had actually thought her mother would be angry if she knew about the divorce.
She had forgotten that her mother was the person who loved her most in the world; how could she bear to see her struggle in an unhappy marriage!
Audrey’s face flushed and paled at the rebuke.
She forced a smile. “You’re right, Auntie! I just saw that Ms. Hogan wasn’t wearing a ring, so I guessed. Ms. Hogan, I have other things to do, so I’ll be leaving now!”
With that, Audrey left.
Claudine was still basking in her mother’s defense when, in the next moment, her right hand was slapped hard by her
mother.
“Ouch!”
She pulled her hand back in pain, and saw that the back of her hand was already red.
“Mom, why did you hit me!”
Bridgette tapped her daughter’s forehead.
“Are you having a fight with Dami? Not even wearing your wedding ring? Didn’t I tell you, as women, we can throw
a little tantrum with men, but the point is to make them care about us.
“If you keep taking off your ring, and another woman takes advantage, you’ll have no tears left to cry.”
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Claudine listened to her mother’s lecture and could only find it laughable.
She said nothing, just left the store with her mother and got into her car.
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“Mom, I’ve always wanted to ask you something. Back then, you were a world–renowned opera artist, representing the country many times for cultural exchanges.
The name ‘Bridgette‘ was once famous everywhere, and even now, you still have many loyal fans.
“But ever since you married Dad, people only know you as ‘Mrs. Hogan.‘ Are you really content with that?”
Bridgette heard this and looked at her daughter.
“What are you talking about, child!”
“I’m very happy as I am now! I have a husband who loves me, such a beautiful daughter, and your brother’s business is doing better and better.
“What more could I want!
“I’m very happy being ‘Mrs. Hogan‘!”
Claudine gripped the steering wheel tighter. There were words on the tip of her tongue, but when she saw her moth- er’s innocent eyes, she couldn’t bear to shatter her dream.
“Claudy, why are you suddenly bringing this up? Is there really something going on between you and Dami?
“Oh, I’ve told you before, you two should have a child of your own!
Once you have a child, your relationship will be different.
“Look at me and your father, the two of us…”
As soon as her mother started talking about how good her relationship with Dad was, Claudine immediately stopped
her.
Those words only sounded ironic to her.
“Mom, I’m fine! Should I take you back to the hotel now, or to my place?”
Claudine thought about taking her mother back to Willow Creek Villas, just in time to tell her about the divorce.
But Bridgette said, “Of course, back to the hotel! Without me, your father can’t sleep at night!”
Claudine rolled her eyes dramatically and started the car helplessly.
If her mother could live her whole life in blissful ignorance, wouldn’t that be a kind of happiness?
But she couldn’t, she needed to live with her eyes open!
When the car arrived at the entrance of the Rosemond Hotel, Claudine didn’t give herself a chance to hesitate and spoke directly.
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“Mom, Damian and I are getting a divorce!”
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When Damian returned to the company, Audrey happened to arrive at the office as well.
Seeing that Audrey seemed to be in a bad mood, Damian asked with concern.
“What’s wrong?”
Audrey looked up as if she was about to say something, but seemed to think better of it and stayed silent.
“Never mind, I’d better not say anything, so I don’t affect your relationship with your wife.”
Damian frowned.
“What did Claudine do this time?”
Audrey put on a conflicted expression, but finally spoke.
“Dami, you know I have no hostility toward Claudine, and I’m grateful for how she takes care of Darla, but…”
Audrey hesitated for a moment before continuing.
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