Claire Changed the Locks That Night

Evan called twelve times.

She didn’t answer.

He eventually texted:

“You can’t keep me out of my own house.”

Claire replied:

“My sister owns the house.”

That was true.

Claire and Evan had been renting it from Jenna while saving for their own place.

Evan spent the night with a friend.

The next morning, Claire finally agreed to meet him.

In public.

Evan Insisted He Loved Claire

He claimed his relationship with Madison had begun during a rough period in the marriage.

Claire reminded him she had been going through fertility treatment at the time.

That detail made his explanation sound even worse.

He said:

“I panicked.”

Claire replied:

“For eight months?”

Evan admitted that Madison’s pregnancy had terrified him.

He wanted to tell Claire.

Then Claire’s pregnancy developed complications.

Linda convinced him to wait.

Then there was always another excuse.

Another appointment.

Another holiday.

Another week.

Until Madison solved the problem by showing up herself.