Chapter 5

Ethan's POV

Ethan came home at 11:42 that night.

He had not come back for Claire.

Vanessa had an important client presentation the next morning, and her backup drive was still in his study. During the ride, she complained that her feet hurt and that she had stood all day. If the files were missing, she said, the entire project would be a humiliation.

Out of habit, Ethan drove her back to the hotel first, then returned home for the drive.

The living room was dark when he opened the door.

Normally, Claire would already be asleep. Pregnancy had made…