Chapter 185 BE WITH ME

As Stan's phone rang, he excused himself seeing it was Madeline calling. Stan's eyes narrowed as he listened to Madeline's desperate pleas on the phone. He knew there was nothing he could do about Claire's child and Ethan but he just had to assure Madeline. Things were getting too complicated for him in ways he didn't expect. As soon as he ended the call with Madeline, Stan's mind was made up. He would ask Claire out, and make sure that she was occupied, so that she wouldn't have time to be with Ethan. Stan walked back into the kitchen where Claire was, trying to prepare dinner. "I want to ask you for a favour." He announced. Claire looked behind her and smiled, what could the favour be? she wondered. "Sure." She replied. "I want you to be with me, Claire." Stan said hoping she would understand what he meant. Claire's smile faltered for a moment, and she turned to face him, her eyes searching his face. "What do you mean, Stan?" she asked, her voice cautious. Stan's eyes locked