Ethan gently fastened the buttons of Claire's shirt. She wore a plaid button-down over a simple short-sleeved top, and thankfully, nothing had been exposed even with her clothes torn open. Still, a violent storm brewed in Ethan's dark eyes; Damien was practically begging for a death sentence.Claire suddenly noticed a large, damp patch on Ethan's chest—a direct result of her sobbing. Once he finished with her collar, Ethan grabbed a tissue and began gently wiping her face. Flushing with deep embarrassment, Claire realized she was a mess of tears and snot, making her feel completely disgusted with her own appearance. She hastily snatched the tissue from his grasp, insisting she could do it herself, to which Ethan quietly yielded. Once she was cleaned up, Ethan started the engine, and they drove back to their apartment building with soft music playing in the background.By the time they parked, Claire had fallen fast asleep against the passenger seat. Ethan walked around, unbuckled he
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