The Officer's Runaway Wife & Secret Son novel Chapter 37

Rhys probably realized his accusation of "getting all handsy with" was too harsh.

Even though things had been tumultuous lately, he knew Clara.

She was hot-tempered and blunt, but she had never crossed the line on matters of principle.

Even if they were divorcing, she would handle all the paperwork clearly and walk away with her head held high to find someone else. She would never cheat within the marriage.

He was just anxious.

He pursed his lips and added, "My tone was bad."

If this were two months ago, Clara would have pouted and asked for a hug and a kiss.

But now, Clara just lowered her eyes and gave a faint "Mmh."

Rhys's gaze fell on her hand pressing against her stomach, and he frowned.

"I'll take you to the hospital for a full checkup tomorrow. Stomach issues aren't something to take lightly. Stop being stubborn."

"No."

"Stop playing games with your health."

Clara tutted. "Captain Huntington, I value my life very much. I need to stay alive so I can sign the divorce papers."

Rhys's gaze turned cool. "Do you have anything to say to me other than divorce?"

Clara asked him, "What do you want to talk about?"

"There's a lot going on at the precinct lately, and I don't have much time to look after the house. With your health the way it is, I'm not comfortable leaving you alone."

"So?"

"Since you don't want to go to the hospital, let's change the place."

"Where?"

"Go back to Grandpa's estate. There are servants there, and Jenny's cooking suits your taste. Aunt Mia is there too. Having someone to keep you company is better than eating takeout alone at home."

The Huntington family estate was a large, traditional manor halfway up the mountain on the south side of the city.

It was a place countless people in Brighton City fought to visit.

Clara had gone back often with Rhys, but usually only for a meal.

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