Chapter 5

I didn't want to be eighty years old and still counting up the hours James owed me.

Once I gave my answer, my parents went straight to the Hudson Estate the next day to call off the engagement.

Both families quickly announced the engagement was off.

When Jack called, I was already at the airport.

He said, "Claire, don't do anything rash. I was just rambling last night. James doesn't know any of it. If you leave, he'll skin me alive.

"Just wait for him, okay? I'm already on my way to the hot springs resort to find him. Can…