Chapter Six

Silence filled the room, and everyone's attention was on them with shocked expressions. Perhaps it was because he hadn't announced his marriage, or because nobody imagined he would ever get married.

"Your wife?" Charlotte said as she walked up to them.

"Yes, my wife."

"Well, you didn't tell me you were married." Charlotte continued.

"You didn't ask."

He faced Claire, who was as surprised as everyone else. "Let's go home," Claire said nothing and sucked in her breath when she felt his hand wrap around her waist, and they both walked out of the party.

Charlotte scoffed as she watched both of them leave, but the smirk on her face soon gave way to anger as she was fuming inside.

*

There was total silence between both of them in the car on their way home, with occasional sighs from Claire, as if she had a lot to say but decided to keep it to herself. When they arrived home, Mrs. Hamptons came out to welcome them and noticed the palpable tension in the air.

Alexander went in first, and Clai