Chapter 3 Menu My eyes welled up ; a single tear splashed onto the book , blurring the word marriage .
After a long while , I returned to my room .
On the first page of my notebook , I circled the words Print Divorce Papers in red ink .
Three hours later , dusk settled over the base , the yellow glow of streetlights neighborhood .
illuminating the quiet I was about to start dinner when Ryder burst in , his body dusted with snow .
His face darkened when he saw the book on the coffee table .
You were in my room ? He hadnt allowed me near his room since my ill fated midnight visit .
My fingers tightened .
No.
Autumn Sears , the new neighbor , asked me to return this to you .
Ryders tension eased slightly .
Autumn was here ? When ? She … Before I could answer , he grabbed the book and left .
I pursed my lips , heading into the kitchen .
By the time dinner was ready , Ryder still hadnt returned .
I ate alone , then retreated to my small study a haven filled with my dreams .
A voice activated lamp , a mini laser telescope , all personally modified .
I sat at my desk , resuming work on a mechanical design I 11:36 < Chapter 3 Menu planned to take to Quantico .
Suddenly , a tinny , feminine voice chirped : Two bodies forget the night , Claire Montgomery only loves Ryder Landon .
I looked up .
It was the music box , the one Id used to confess my feelings to Ryder .
I remembered his furious reaction , the bulging veins in his forehead .
Claire Montgomery , I dont love you , and I never will ! Hed thrown the music box to the floor .
But my modifications were too good ; it survived , its relentless melody a constant reminder of my unrequited love .
Once , I didnt take it seriously and let it ring , reminding me of my love for him over and over again .
Not anymore .
I took a deep breath , grabbed my tools , and dismantled the music boxs sound mechanism , tossing the parts into the trash .
I worked on my designs until midnight before finally resting .
The next morning , I planned to go to the courthouse and file for divorce .
Opening the door , I bumped into Autumn Sears .

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She smiled brightly .
Claire , Ryder asked me to tell you not to prepare breakfast for him ; hes already left for the base .
Sure enough , hed rushed out last night to see Autumn .
I managed a strained , Okay , thank you .
Autumn left .
I hurried to the courthouse .
11:36 0.4 % < Chapter 3 Menu Half an hour later , I stared at the divorce papers , verifying the details before placing them in a manila envelope .
Leaving the courthouse , I ran into Mrs.
Gable , emerging from the medicine clinic , also carrying a paper bag .
Walking back together , Mrs.
Gable suddenly remembered something .
Honey , my old black and white TV has terrible reception .
Could you take a look ? I readily agreed , following her home .
I set the manila envelope on the table , rolled up my sleeves , and started working on the TV .
Twenty minutes later , I wiped sweat from my brow .
Done .
The antenna got bent over by the heavy snow .
Mrs.
Gable beamed .
Claire , youre amazing ! Better than a professional .
Ryder Landons a lucky man to have you .
I didnt respond , rolled down my sleeves , picked up the manila envelope and said , Mrs.
Gable , youre welcome .
I should get going .
Back home , I hung the divorce papers on Ryders doorknob .
Hed see them when he returned .
I went back to my room and resumed my work .
As evening fell , a knock came at my door .
I assumed it was Ryder , ready to sign the papers .
I grabbed a pen .
Opening the door , I was met with Ryders face , frozen in a mask of fury .
His voice boomed , Claire Montgomery , are you that desperate for sex ?! 11:36 0.4 % < Chapter 3 I froze .
Menu Ryder dumped the contents of the manila envelope onto the floor .
A booklet titled Little Tricks for a Happy Marriage , and eight square … birth control devices .
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