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CHAPTER 98
As embarrassed as she was, Claire could not keep to herself and paced in her living room with her lower lip between her teeth.
The thought of losing Cairo scared her the most, it felt like her heart was being ripped out of her chest.
From a corner in the living room, Pearl watched her brain go frantic with worry.
She had seen people with anxiety problems and she knew she was no different but Claire's own was on a different level entirely.
Right now, she was tired of watching her kill herself internally while being hung on guilt from accusing Zale when the latter was innocent.
"Claire," Pearl voiced in a low tone.
Her pacing continued, increasing with every second.
"Claire."
There was no answer, just the same old confused Claire.
"Claire," Pearl half yelled. She jolted where she was and whipped her head in Pearl's direction.
