Chapter 30

• Claire's POV
• I have never given much thought about marriage and the kind of man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Sure, I have my own standards when it comes to choosing men, but falling for someone out of my league was something that never occurred to me—it was sudden and unexpected.
• My parents chose the man for me. I let them control my life because I was weak. For as long as I can remember, I've never had my own voice in our family. I was always my parents' puppet, the daughter constantly seeking their approval, especially my father's. It was Clarence who always disobeyed them, yet somehow she was the one who got their approval every time. But I never resented her for it—I love my sister. She never made me feel inferior. She was actually my biggest fan and supporter, always encouraging me to follow my dreams and never let others control me.