Chapter 5

"Claire, you've already spoken to a lawyer?"

Behind him, Brooke spoke.

"She really moved out?"

I held the phone and waited for the explanation he always had ready for her.

For the first time, Daniel didn't answer.

"Are you at Maya's house?" Daniel asked. He tried to sound like he was solving a normal problem. "Do not bother your friend. I am already back. I can come pick you up."

"I have my own place. I am not coming back tonight."

I heard him walking around the master bedroom. He opened the closet. He checked the drawers.

I did not…