Did he really think his sister was some priceless treasure?
She only got that director position so young because my dad made a special exception for her.
Claire ran after me, blocking my way.
“Ethan, don’t be impulsive. Ryan’s just stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside. Don’t take him too seriously.”
I laughed. “Soft on the inside? Claire, what does your brother take me for? A walking ATM? A free nanny?”
She panicked. “It’s not like that! Ryan just wants us to get married sooner, and having a kid around would be good practice.”
I looked her straight in the eyes. “And you? What do you think?”
Claire hesitated, stammering. “I... I think he has a point...”
At that moment, my heart completely went cold.
This woman never really cared about me. To her, I was just an accessory to their family.
“Claire, we’re done.”
Her face changed instantly.
“Ethan! Don’t be ridiculous. We’ve been together for so long. You can’t just break up over something so trivial—”
“Trivial?” I stared at her panicked expression, feeling a bitter laugh rise in my chest.
“Forget it. It doesn’t matter anymore. Don’t ever contact me again.”
I walked past her just as the elevator doors opened.