Bastard Husband

Chapter 13 

Claire’s POV 

Over a half year later, I finished my further training, which helped me become a better version of myself. The intense program pushed me to my limits, but it was all worth it. 

Upon returning home, I finally received a promotion at the hospital where I’d worked for three years. I became a supervisor! 

I bowed my head. “Thank you, everyone!” 

Everyone clapped with pure joy and called out, “You deserve it, Dr. Claire!” 

Then, as I looked around, I saw Gabriella and Caitlyn with beaming smiles. Caitlyn approached me. “You’re keeping a secret from us,” she said. 

I kept walking and opened the door to my clinic, intending to place the bouquet on my desk. “Huh? What are you talking about? I don’t have any secrets…” 

“Nothing? As in nothing?” Gabriella asked with pure curiosity in her eyes. 

My lips parted as I smelled the roses. “Hmm, nothing…” 

Gabriella teased, “Nothing? Are you sure?” 

Just then, Marisa walked towards us and said, “Dr. Claire, The CEO wants to see you in his office.” 

I smiled softly, glancing at my two friends whose knowing smiles told a story. “You guys are such dirty minds…” “You’re dating Dr. Jackson?” Caitlyn exclaimed. 

I just shrugged my shoulders and gave them no answer, then walked away with a smile. 

I knocked at Jackson‘ s office, and I heard his deep baritone voice inside, “Come in…, 

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I walked in with a smile on my face. I couldn’t help but stare at his handsome face. It’s been two months since we started dating, and being with him has always been a source of happiness for me. 

He stood up and rolled up his sleeves. “Hey, love.” 

I closed the door behind me, and my cheeks reddened. “Hi, love.” 

I glanced at all the paperwork he needed to sign, and he smiled at me and said, “Yeah, it’s been a busy day today.” But I want to see you have energy. 

I walked towards him and hugged him tightly. “Uh, my boyfriend is tired? Do you want me to cook something for tonight?” 

“Hmm, yes, I hope you‘ re not busy,” he said. 

“No, I’m not busy tonight.” I said. 

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Later that night, while I was preparing food in the kitchen, I suddenly saw a red box under the table. When I opened it, it was a diamond engagement ring. 

I glanced up and saw a nervous–looking Jackson in the corner as if he were trying to find something. 

Are you looking for something?” I asked. 

He turned his head away. “Hmm, no. 

There was a moment of silence, so I stood up, finally showed it to him, and asked, “Are you looking for this?” 

His cheeks flushed, and his eyes widened in surprise. “Oh, I want to make a nice proposal, but I think… 

I took a deep breath and laughed. “No, it‘ s okay… There” s still time. Don’t worry, I won’t laugh… 

With a low laugh, he got down on one knee and opened the red box. “Claire, baby, I want to spend the rest of with you. Will you marry me?” 

A tear of happiness filled my eyes as I said, “Yes. 

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NEW YEAR‘ SEVE. 

“Love, your phone…” Jackson called me softly. “Yeah… coming. 

my life 

My phone, an unexpected interruption, kept ringing in the corner of my bed‘ s side table. Frowning, I picked it up and saw an unknown number calling me. 

I answered it with a sigh and asked, “Hello, who is this?” 

And I heard a very familiar voice say, “Happy New Year… I wish you all the happiness in this world.” His words, laden with emotion, sounded drunk. 

I was silent for a minute, the tension thick in the air, waiting for him to say something, until he softly whispered my name, “Claire… 

I slowly put down my phone. My heart raced, but his situation was no longer my concern. 

Jackson walked into our room and asked, “And who’s that? 

I shrugged and said, “Nothing, just some random stranger. 

Then I walked towards him and placed a kiss on my husband‘ s lips. “I love you. 

He whispered back, “I love you’too, my love… Come on, let‘ s watch the fireworks…” THE END 

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