All Chapters of The Season after You: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Without giving Claire a chance to speak, the woman turned to the security guard nearby.“Please escort these three people out. They have nothing to do with the funeral service.”The security guard walked up to Claire and Ryan, gesturing for them to leave.Claire’s face turned grim. Having practiced medicine for years as a renowned hospital director, she was accustomed to being treated with the utmost respect and had never been thrown out before.Ryan looked even more embarrassed as he pulled Leo into his arms. “Claire…”Claire stepped in front of him, shielding them both, and glared at the woman. “This is a family matter between Mark and me. It has nothing to do with an outsider like you.”The woman’s expression remained indifferent. “Ms. Baker, if you want to cause a scene, I don’t mind calling the police right now.”Mark’s voice also turned cold. “We’re not family. Now, get the hell out.”Seeing disgust in his eyes, Claire ultimately refrained from saying anything more. “Mark

Claire stared at the glaring words “Agreement for Cancellation of Engagement and Settlement of Assets” and felt as though her heart was being torn to shreds.Mark’s voice was flat. “Sixty thousand dollars of our shared cash savings belongs to me. You mortgaged the house, so cash me out for my share. Everything else is clearly outlined in the agreement.”As soon as he was done, he walked away.Claire looked at the agreement, finding the whole thing utterly absurd. Not long ago, they were getting ready to get married, and she had planned out their entire life together. How had things escalated to that point?… Two days later, Claire received an express delivery containing a legal summons stating that Mark had taken her to court. She could hardly believe that Mark, who loved her so much, would actually sue her.Stunned for a long time, she finally put down the lawyer’s letter, got up, and went to see Mark. She invited him to a fine dining restaurant—a place he had always wanted to

Ever since Mark moved out, Claire had become terrified of being home, so she buried herself in her work. Only by keeping so busy would she have no time to think about him. For the first time, the home she had lived in for so many years felt terribly foreign. Without Mark, the house was so empty that she could hear her own heart beating. She could not help but recall the sight of Mark as he busied himself in the kitchen, cooking for her while waiting for her to get off work late at night.She remembered there was always a cup of freshly brewed tea, the scented candles she loved, and fresh flowers blooming in the vase in her study. Those daily routines she had once taken for granted now felt like knives stabbing her heart.Just then, a sharp cramp twisted in her stomach. She instinctively wanted to call out his name but stopped herself before it could escape her mouth. She thought about making something to eat, but when she opened the refrigerator, nothing was inside except a few b

Dr. White’s words hit Claire hard.Every eye in the conference room was locked on her—scrutinizing, skeptical, and disapproving. The professionalism and principles she once held so high had now become a massive joke.She opened her mouth but had no idea how to begin explaining herself. Was she supposed to say that Ryan merely had chest pains or that she had only forced Dr. Sloan to perform a checkup on him out of sheer worry?If those words left her mouth, she would become nothing more than a laughingstock to the entire medical community.Seeing her quiet, Dr. White sneered, pressing his advantage with every word. “What’s the matter, Dr. Baker? Are you at a loss for words? I propose we submit an application to the higher management team to set up an investigation committee immediately, led by me, and conduct a full physical re-evaluation of Mr. Ryan Davis! We must find out whether precious medical resources were abused!”If a re-examination took place, not only would Ryan be brand

Claire’s mind went blank as a buzzing sound filled her ears.Back then, Ryan had brought a stack of documents for her to sign, claiming they were just guarantee agreements for a project. It never struck her that Ryan, whom she always saw as bright, cheerful, and harmless, would deceive her. Her trust in him was the reason she did not read the contents of the documents. She could not believe he was already laying a trap for her at that time and dragging her deeper into it.Claire raised her head, a tempest of rage burning within her. She felt like the ultimate joke. For the sake of that man, she had broken every one of her principles, repeatedly hurt Mark, and indirectly caused Greg’s death…For him, she had thrown away the most precious things in her life, only to be met with such a cruel and heartless ending.“Get out.”The smile on Ryan’s face stiffened for a second, but he quickly restored his arrogant, fearless composure.“Claire, think this through carefully.” He adjusted