Never Getting Her Back novel Chapter 23

After taking two days off, Clara dove back into work. Tagging along with Selina to negotiate the collaboration details taught her a lot, and the project moved forward so smoothly that it felt almost effortless.

Damon didn't show up when it came time for their meeting with Croft Group. He had the COO take his place instead. Clara breathed a sigh of relief as she passed the contract she'd carefully prepared.

After reviewing the terms, Croft Group was eager to move forward but had one condition. They wanted Clara to serve as the main point of contact between both sides during the contract period.

Selina immediately figured this was Damon's doing. He was clearly using the partnership as a way to keep Clara around. After giving it some thought, she decided to ask Clara directly how she felt.

They left Croft Group and found a quiet café.

"Clara, I know this is personal, but if you don't mind, could you tell me about your marriage to Damon? How did it start and end?" Selina asked.

Clara fell silent for a moment before telling the whole story. They had spent four years as classmates, then three more as husband and wife. It was a span that made up nearly a third of her life.

But saying it out loud now felt strangely weightless like she was describing someone else's experiences. The deep love that had once carried her through so many nights had finally faded with time.

When Clara finished, Selina sat quietly for a long time. She was unable to shake it off. She didn't know what to say. Every word felt painfully inadequate, and silence settled over the small booth.

Seeing the pain and regret on Selina's face, Clara gave her a faint smile. Her voice carried the steady calm of someone who had been through it all.

"Selina, I know what you're worried about. You want this project to succeed, but you don't want me to get hurt. The reason I opened up about these memories—memories I could've just kept buried—is to let you know that I've truly moved on.

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