Chapter 40 The confrontation

“Gretta, you don’t look happy seeing me here.” “N-no, I was just surprised. I wasn’t expecting to see you.” Gretta chuckled awkwardly as she set her magazine down. Robert quickly made his way to where Claire stood at the backyard entrance. “Claire, it's been a while,” a hint of formality in his tone. Claire's smirk was barely concealed as she basked in their surprised reactions. “Indeed, it has,” she replied smoothly, taking a moment to soak in the atmosphere of the backyard. “The last time I was here, I don’t remember this furniture and statue. Gretta, did you have it redecorate?” “Um…well, you know me, I like to make everything perfect.” Robert, growing impatient, interjected. “So, Claire, what brings you here today?” Claire raised an eyebrow, her gaze looking onto Robert's. “We need to talk,” she stated firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument. Robert glanced at Gretta before calling for the maid to bring their son, Mick, inside. Claire took a seat on the couch in the b