The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 191

Miles glanced down at Claire.

She immediately pressed against him, wrapping her arms around his and blinking up with a voice so sweet it dripped like honey.

"Husband," she whined, pitching her voice loud enough to carry. "She said you were just some random guy!"

The endearment was sharp and sickeningly sweet. She tilted her face up, making sure everyone could hear.

Sienna Sutton’s smile completely froze.

Claire just called Miles Zimmerman her husband? The man she married was actually the Zimmerman heir?

Impossible.

Miles shot Sienna a frigid glare, his voice dangerously low. "It seems the lesson I taught you last time wasn't enough, Sienna."

Panic set in. "Mr. Zimmerman, I had no idea you were married to her, she—"

He cut her off smoothly. "She what? My wife is not subject to anyone's judgment."

"Honey, I knew you loved me the most." Claire put on a sickly-sweet tone, going up on her tiptoes to plant a loud, exaggerated kiss on his cheek.

She shot Sienna a wildly triumphant smirk. "See that? Fully legal and certified. I joined the Zimmerman family the right way."

"Who cares about a simple sugar daddy? I'll be getting half of the Zimmerman Group in the future," she boasted outrageously, doing everything she could to provoke the other woman.

Sienna’s face flushed red, then went completely pale. She couldn't believe the online rumors were actually true. The Zimmerman heir was genuinely blinded by love.

She clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with fury as she watched them walk away.

Claire, why the hell are you so lucky!

Miles drove Claire back to Oakwood Residences. She stepped out of the car.

"Stop right there."

He rolled down the window.

"Your medication. Take two pills after eating, and apply the ointment after your shower."

"Got it. Thanks, Dr. Zimmerman."

"Not calling me 'husband' anymore?"

"Hmm?" Claire paused, blinking innocently. "Are you getting addicted to it, Doctor? We have plenty of time. I'll say it for you every day from now on."

"I'll call you whatever you want me to call you," she added with a seductive lilt.

Crushing out his cigarette and rolling up the window, his gaze darkened with predatory intent.

That evening, Claire was having dinner with Susan when she received a call from Toby.

"Goddess Claire, you broke your promise! You said you'd pick me up from kindergarten, but you lied."

Hearing the child's voice, Susan looked over curiously. "Whose boy is that?" She absolutely adored kids.

Toby's crisp, clear voice echoed from the speaker.

"Is that Goddess Claire's mom? Hi, Grandma Susan!"

"I'm Dr. Zimmerman's nephew, Toby. I'm sorry for bothering you so late!"

"It's just... my mommy has been out of the country for a really long time. She hasn't come back, and she hasn't even called. I don't have anyone to play with, and I really miss Claire."

The polite, sweet way he addressed her instantly melted Susan's heart. Hearing the little guy choking back tears, she hurriedly leaned in close to the phone.

"Oh, Toby, you're such a brave, sweet boy. I'm Grandma Susan. Don't you worry, I'll send Claire over to you right now."

"Really? You're the best grandma in the whole wide world!"

Toby’s sugary-sweet voice had Susan beaming from ear to ear.