[Fifteen Months Ago…]“You’re late!” Maxwell Berkeley yelled, trying to maintain a low voice, mindful of all the significant individuals mingling at the fundraiser dinner. “Again.”As her knuckles grew white from how tightly she had clamped her fingers, Claire grumbled into her chest and averted her gaze. Her father didn’t really care, though. The larger hand on the clock that indicated she was five minutes late was all he was concerned about.“Dad, something came up—” she tried, but he cut her off, not ready to hear anything now that his temper had flared.“Be quiet!” As he snarled. “There is only one thing I ask of you, and you can’t even take it seriously. Why the heck should I spend time with such a snot?”“I don’t know, dad.” Claire retorted, trying her hardest not to snap. “Maybe because I’m your daughter? Can’t go wrong with that, can you?”Maxwell shook his head, regretting every decision he made in his life, every decision that included Claire. “This is a mistake. I should ha
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