Chapter 25 Liar

Claire sat at her favorite breakfast spot, a cozy little café that served the best double choco bread she had ever tasted. The place might have been small compared to the bustling coffee shops around town, but for Claire, it’s comforting ambiance made it a haven. As she savored her hot chocolate, lost in her own thoughts, Claire was suddenly jolted out of her reverie by the unexpected presence of Alex. Her ex-husband, whom she had deliberately kept at arm's length, stood before her. “Claire,” Alex had managed to track her down, a fact that surprised Claire. Claire didn't thought Alex could actually use his brain considering his dumb choices in life. Alex didn't waste any time and invited himself to sit in the empty chair across from Claire. She watched his every move, her expression unreadable as she continued to sip her hot chocolate. With a hard and cold expression, Alex stared back at Claire. The tension between them was palpable, each one silently daring the other to make the