Shadows of a Broken Heart
Carla Courington
242,105 Words
242,105 Words
In the twilight of a fateful evening, Claire Watson finds herself in a car with Andrew Harper, heading to his mother's birthday party. As the scenery blurs past, tension simmers beneath the surface. C laire, dressed to impress, is anxious about the event, but her thoughts are interrupted when a sudden car crash sends her spiraling into a world of chaos. Awakening in a hospital room, Claire is confronted by her distraught mother and the haunting memories of betrayal and heartbreak that led to her near-fatal accident. Determined to reclaim her life, Claire resolves to confront the woman who has tormented her, Rose Watson, and to sever ties with Andrew, the man she once adored but now sees as a source of pain. As Claire's resolve strengthens, she publicly declares her intention to divorce Andrew, igniting a storm of emotions between them. Andrew, caught off guard by her sudden change, grapples with his own feelings of loss and confusion. As Claire navigates her newfound freedom, she must also face the repercussions of her past and the looming threat of those who wish to see her fail. With the tension between her and Andrew escalating, and the specter of Rose's interference ever-present, Claire's journey becomes a gripping tale of resilience, revenge, and the quest for self-identity. Will she find the strength to stand her ground, or will the shadows of her past consume her once more?