Chapter 154 Donât Want to Remarry
Claudiaâs eyelid twitched uncontrollably.
Waldron said this only after she found out that she was pregnant with Edmondâs child, but Edmond was
unaware that the child was his!
âI have something to do, so Iâll leave first,â Everett immediately stood up and pulled Yvette along as
they walked out.
Yvette struggled free as Everett held onto her tightly, coughing a few times.
She glanced at Claudia, then took a few glances at Edmond, gritted her teeth and followed them.
Horace, Edmond, and Claudia stared at each other in astonishment.
Horace did not voluntarily suggest leaving and was about to say something to Claudia when Edmond
tapped his hand on the table and asked softly, âMr. Ferguson, do you intend to stay here overnight?â
This statement directly carries a strategic nature.
Horace could clearly feel that Edmondâs attitude had changed since Waldronâs voice message was
sent.
âMr. Lamont was joking. My relationship with Claudia hasnât reached that stage yet. Besides, if you like
her, you should respect her,â Horace said gently, smiling with elegance and grace. âItâs getting late,
shouldnât you leave too? As her ex-husband, you should be mindful of avoiding suspicion.â
Ex-husband, avoiding suspicionâ¦
Edmondâs chin tightened, and his face looked somewhat unpleasant.
Watching the two of them confront each other, Claudia had a headache.
âItâs indeed a bit late, both of you go ahead, Iâm a bit tired and want to wash up and rest carly.â Today,
not only was she tricked by her own brother once, but also had a headache caused by these two men.
Watching her tired expression as she held her forehead, Edmond slowly stood up.
Seeing him stand up, Horace also stood up.
âLetâs go together, Mr. Lamont. I have something to say to you.
Edmond nodded and walked to the door with him.
When they reached the door, both of them unconsciously stopped.
Horace looked at Edmond in confusion and said, âMr. Lamont, what are you doing?â
Donât want to leave? Canât bear to leave?
Horaceâs handsome and gentle eyebrows twitched, just about to say something when he was forcefully
pushed and the door slammed shut with a âbangâ.
Horace stood alone outside the door and said, ââ¦
He was pushed out by Edmond, while Edmond stayed inside.
âEdmond, what do you mean?!â
Horace couldnât help but burst into a loud curse.
Claudia stood nearby, staring in astonishment.
She never expected that Edmond could do such a thing.
Edmond turned around and glanced at her, casually walking toward
her.
In the dim light, his figure stood tall and straight, with handsome features. The corner of his lips curved
into a meaningful smile as he said, âDid you tell them that I donât clean up after eating?
âNot long after we had a relationship, you brought up divorce with me. It was you who ate and wiped
clean without taking responsibility, right?â
Claudiaâs expression froze for a moment, and she couldnât help but cough.
When she was alone with Horace, she remained calm, but she still felt a bit nervous when there were
only her and Edmond in the house.
She didnât show it, she just took a few steps back, subconsciously creating distance between them.
Seeing her subconscious movement, Edmond raised an eyebrow and his gaze deepened.
Under the warm-colored lights, her beautiful face blushed, like a freshly peeled egg stained with rouge,
enchanting and alluring
No wonder even Horace couldnât tear himself away, her appearance has always had the capital to
charm men.
Claudia stiffened her neck and lowered her voice, âMr. Lamont, are you staying just to find out about
this? Itâs not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room. Why donât you go home first,
and we can discuss it another day if thereâs something important.â
She glanced at the door and it was clear that she wanted to hurry
someone.
Edmondâs gaze was as calm as water as he reached out his hand and handed her a set of keys. âI
bought a flat in the same building as this one in the neighborhood. Itâs not good for you to live in
Horaceâs houseâ¦â
Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and said, âFor three years of marriage, you didnât ask for
anything. You can live in this house with peace of mind, and donât live in Horaceâs.â
This was also his purpose for coming today, to give her a house.
He knew the owner of the real estate in this neighborhood, and after learning that Horace had given her
a house, he also bought one.
She came out of the Friedan family with nowhere to live. Her grandmotherâs old house was unsafe, so
instead of waiting for her to use someone elseâs house, he decided to give her a set.
Looking at this bunch of keys, Claudia paused for a moment and then smiled, âIâm really lucky. Every
now and then, someone gives me a
house.â
She did not take the key.
She smiled calmly and said, âThank you, Mr. Lamont. I intend to buy Horaceâs house and I have no
intention of accepting his gift, nor yours.
She chose to start from scratch in order to avoid getting too involved with him, as well as with any other
men.
Ervin and Waldronâs intention, she understood, was simply hoping that she would remarry someone
who treated her well.
But she simply didnât want to get married again.
If Horace refused to sell it to her, she would have to move out, but definitely not move into Edmondâs
house.
Her refusal came as no surprise to him.
After the divorce, she was like a bird freed from its cage, growing beautiful wings, no longer the canary
protected by him.
He placed the key on the table and said in a gloomy tone, âConsider it a gift for the child.â
Claudiaâs heart suddenly rose to her throat, her intertwined hands trembled slightly, and her pupils
contracted.
His attitude today was very strange.
What did the mother-in-law say to him in the end?
Claudia dared not respond, as she did not know how much Edmond actually knew.
âHorace is not suitable for you,â Edmond added, âHis family is too complicated, and you will suffer if you
marry him.â
He had already investigated it. Horaceâs mother was very dissatisfied with Claudia and was already on
her way.
If she were in the Friedan family or perhaps the Ferguson family, she might have tolerated it for the
sake of the Friedan family. However, she broke ties with the Friedan family and lost their protection.
With a mother-in-law like this, and with children to take care of, her days would not be easy.
He glanced at her still flat belly, his Adamâs apple bobbing, his tone obscure: âAfter all, we are a
married couple. I donât want to see you suffer.â
Claudia chuckled lightly, her voice as calm as water, âThanks for the reminder, no one in this world can
make me feel wronged.â
All her grievances were endured during the three years she was married to him.
âAs long as one doesnât mind, there wonât be any grievances.â
Claudiaâs tone was flat and simple, but in one sentence, she expressed all her grievances.
Edmondâs pupils contracted, and then he furrowed his brow.
Doesnât everything matter anymore because of grievances?
For some reason, Edmondâs heart tightened slightly upon hearing her calmly say these words.
âYou have the key, there is no reason to take back what I have already given away.â
Claudia smiled, raised an eyebrow, and looked at him with interest. âYou want me to not stay at
Horaceâs house, but stay at your house, Mr. Lamont. Do you think I havenât had enough rumors
surrounding me recently and want to add fuel to the fire?â
She twisted the key and placed it in his hand, saying, âI appreciate your kindness, but please leave. I
need to rest.â
After saying these words, she turned around without hesitation and slammed the door shut with a loud
âbangâ.
Edmondâs thin lips tightened into a line, and a chilling coldness filled his eyes.
The key in his hand was extremely cold, so cold that it made his stomach ache faintly.
He didnât eat. If it were in the past, she would definitely have persuaded him to eat or cooked for him
personally.
After the divorce, however, there were men who eagerly offered to cook for her.
Maybe, as she said, if you donât care, you wonât feel wronged.
Claudia lay in bed and heard the sound of the door closing, knowing that person had left.
At the thought of his words, her eyes dimmed.
Waldfon happened to send a message: âThomas said he will come to see you with us tomorrow, do
you agree?â