My car broke down and it got towed to his shop. It’s hot, I’ve been walking for what feels like forever, and he was being a nice guy. I just need ... place to stay for a few weeks until I get back on my feet.’ ‘You made your choice. You chose the path of sin. Running off with that Matthew who didn’t even have the decency to marry you like he said he would. And a baby out of wedlock, why, we know exactly why you lost it.’ Cole froze with one foot on the bottom porch step. Ellie had miscarried? And. -You sure you don't want to come with me?-Thanks, another time, maybe.-Pah! He shrugged, -See you around, Claire. He smiled and walked off.I watched him go, and he didn't turn around. I shook my head, dismissed it and headed on to meet the girls.The bar was pretty busy. It was, like I told Pawel, a student pub and I saw a few familiar faces, but no Anne or Emily, I fired off a message to them and fought my way to the bar to order. Standing there with a tenner in my hand as the bar staff ran. I slowly pulled him out of me and, holy crap, it hurt a lot. I was sore and my ass felt like it was burning hot. I felt a little unsure and a bit of regret at the time, so I was trying to make a swift exit. I got what I wanted and so I was ready to leave. I started to take off the nightie, my thong was pulled off earlier before I climbed on him, and was going to take off the bra, when he told me that I didn’t have to take it off and could wear it home if I wanted so I could have it on already. The womanasked her what she thought of Marcy's fashions."I think it's darling," Sybil complimented. "If you get those things foryour Marcy you should have her wear them home. It makes such aninteresting statement, telling everyone that she dares to be flamboyantand wants to be the center of attention." Isn't that a wonderful idea, Marcy?" the woman asked the one modelingthe retro gear."I... I guess so. But I'd really rather not wear it... out there."Alex could sympathize. He wished he could.