Claire shook her head stubbornly. "I-I'm fine…"

Even Charlie could tell something was wrong and quickly pressed, "Well, why are you crying? To be honest, even I have gotten used to your mom. You should be even more used to her than I am."

Her emotions overwhelming her, Claire snapped, "I just don't want her to be like that her whole life! Just a little bit—I want her to become a better person instead of what she always has been! Why can't she do that much?!

"It's been almost thirty years, bu