Chapter 4 - THE DANCEAfter dinner, the guests moved into the ballroom.
Emily danced with her friends beneath a shower of silver confetti.
Claire watched from her wheelchair.
Then the music changed.
A slow romantic song began.
Daniel walked toward Vanessa.
Claire stared.
“You're not serious,” she whispered.
Daniel didn't hear her.
Vanessa placed her hand in his.
They began to dance.
In front of everyone.
Whispers spread through the room.
Claire felt every stare.
Every judgment.
Every silent question.
Why wasn't her husband dancing with his wife?
Why was another woman holding him?
Vanessa looked over Daniel's shoulder.
Straight at Claire.
Then she smiled.
It was not an innocent smile.
It was a victory.
Claire felt something inside her break.
She had spent five years rebuilding herself after the accident.
Tonight, she realized her marriage might be the next thing she would have to survive.
Then Vanessa approached her.
“Would you like me to ask Daniel to stop?”
Claire stared at her.
“No.”
Vanessa leaned closer.
“You should know something.”
“What?”
“He doesn't love you anymore.”
Claire's heart stopped.
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Vanessa whispered:
“He just feels guilty.”
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