"My ex-boyfriend tried to rape Claire," Karen sobs. "And that's the reason why Claire left the apartment we used to share." She turns to Claire. "I'm really sorry for how I behaved. I was blinded by my love for that asshole—"
Yeah, right, Claire thinks.
"—So much that even when the truth was obvious, I still believed him. And look how he repaid me!"
"So what did he do?" Miguel's voice is surprisingly calm.
"He dumped me and threw me out of the house," Karen whimpers.
"How's that possible? Wasn't that your apartment?"
Karen hesitates. She looks at Claire, who gazes back at her coldly. "My ex-boyfriend was the one who paid for everything. He'd asked me to quit my job months ago because he'll take care of everything I needed. And I believed him!"
Oh, Jesus, Claire thinks, but keeps her mouth shut. Let Miguel have a taste for this theater.
