When Amanda saw Claire, she froze for a second. Thinking of what happened last night, guilt welled up in her chest.“Claire…”She walked over, her eyes full of apology.On the way back, she’d already thought through the whole thing, afraid Claire might misunderstand.Claire looked at her with a lazy smile, her tone soft. “Amanda, you don’t have to feel sorry toward me. Are you alright?”The internet was full of people attacking Amanda. Claire worried she might be hurt by it. She knew Amanda well, and after seeing today’s headlines, she understood—they’d been set up.Amanda knew Claire wasn’t the kind to confuse right and wrong. Still, she said softly, “Claire, I’m fine. Don’t worry about me. Last night wasn’t what you think.”Claire chuckled, as though it didn’t matter. “You don’t need to explain. Patrick and I… we ended a long time ago.”Amanda looked at her for a long moment, saying nothing.“Claire, you two talk. I’ll head back and rest,” she said, exhaustion tugging at her.This w
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