Claire looked at Daniel.
Say something.
Daniel hesitated.
That hesitation hurt more than Eleanor’s words.
Claire stepped back from the table.
Eleanor gave a small satisfied smile.
See?
Even he knows I am right.
Daniel immediately frowned.
I never said that.
Claire looked at him.
You did not have to.
The room became quiet.
Daniel stood.
Claire.
But she shook her head.
Every time your mother humiliates me, you wait until it is almost over before speaking.
Eleanor rolled her eyes.
Always the victim.
Claire turned toward her.
No.
I am just finally tired.
Daniel moved around the table.
Let us calm down.
Claire stared at him.
That is what you always say.
Calm down.
Ignore it.
Keep the peace.
Eleanor looked toward Daniel.
She is trying to turn you against me.
Claire laughed bitterly.
No.
I am trying to make him choose whether silence is still acceptable.
Daniel said nothing.
And that silence answered her again.
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