Taken by my stepfathers
Claire said, gesturing to them with a casual wave of her hand as if she were introducing a new set of appetisers.
My eyes went wide, my hand freezing as I reached for the glass of water. "Husbands?" I asked, the word feeling clumsy and heavy in my mouth.
"Yes, husbands. Mark, Philip, and Carl," Claire said, her tone as effortless as if she were describing the weather.
I blinked, trying to make the math work. I knew Claire was unconventional, but this was a reality I hadn't prepared for. "You have three husbands?"
Claire let out a soft, melodic laugh. "Well, three are on the document and one is not. I have four husbands, Eden."