“Well, Gerard told me that I’m not supposed to talk about it anymore,” she continued to ramble. “He wouldn’t say why or explain anything to me, but he made me promise that I wouldn’t talk about your relationship anymore. Not to anyone.” “It’s okay,” I whispered. “Hugh has every right to want to forget about it.” Her eyes widened with sadness. “Forget about your relationship?” “Me, Claire,” I replied, swallowing deeply. “To forget about me.”
