Although Charlie understood all the reasons behind Stephen's actions, it was still a reality that his heart broke over Claire leaving him.

She was his wife of six years! Though it felt fake for the most part, they consummated on his Oskian birthday, and the thought left him even more anguished.

But at this point, he could only sniffle and sigh.

Claire was clearly ready to leave him anyway—that was why she had let him deflower her on his Oskian birthday.

And since she knew about his true her