I had naïvely believed he was given to me as the way heaven compensated me. I was sent the perfect man when I was at my lowest. However, it was all a lie. He had only been pretending to love me for Clara's sake.
I felt a large void open in my heart as the cold wind was rushing into it.
"Samantha, your father’s birthday banquet is in two days. I’ll go with you, alright? Be good."
I didn’t say anything, yet an ominous feeling grew stronger deep in my heart.
On the day of the banquet, I arrived early to help with the arrangements. Yet, I couldn't reach Shane the entire day.
It wasn't until Clara walked into the venue with him on her arm. They were like a pair of couples. They were then surrounded by the crowd.
When Clara saw my father's face a bit gloomy, she unhurriedly went up to hold my father's hand and acted cute in front of him.
"Daddy, I’m the ambassador for Shane’s company now! Of course, I should be walking in with him."
Shane chimed in, "Uncle Gregory Jenkins, Gerry has been busy with a new project lately. Since Clara is pregnant, I’ve been looking after her instead."