The euphoria of revenge fades quickly, replaced by the stinging reality of family.When Claire finally told her mother about the divorce, she expected anger. She didn't expect the venom."You've been married for three years! Why divorce now?" Her mother's voice had screeched over the phone, sharp enough to cut glass. "Ethan is rich, handsome, and decent. You threw away a golden ticket because you're spoiled!""I was unhappy!" Claire had screamed back, tears hot in her eyes. "Don't you care about my happiness?""Happiness? You married him for his face and his money! You chose this! You are just ungrateful!"The call ended with a slam.Claire sits in the dim light of the hotel bar, the bitter words echoing in her mind. Ungrateful. Spoiled.She grips her wine glass. Maybe her mother is right. Maybe she is just a vain woman who wanted a shiny trophy and then threw it away when it got too heavy.The alcohol burns her throat, but it doesn't numb the pain. Just as she reaches for the bottle
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