The following days are filled with tension. Claire continues to be torn between wanting to be close to Daniel .
Claire seeks comfort from her colleague and best friend, Margaret, who listens patiently.
"Am I wrong again " she asked.
" no.trust your heart this time. And I am sure that Daniel is really good for you. I don't know why but I have a belief that he will never do something which will hurt you " the latter comforted clarie .
" I also feel like that. But I just want to make sure so that I won't cry later " Claire said.
"Don't worry sweety. Everything will be alright ". Margaret comforted her.
"I don't know why but I have a feeling that something not good is going to happen "Claire said with a mixture of emotions.
"Hhahahh...don't overthink you idiot. You know what most of your problems will be gone the day you stop overthinking " the latter said giving a little glare to her friend.
"Hhuh..I guess so " Claire said and smiled little.
"Huhu...now you look more beautiful" Margaret playfully winked at Claire.
Claire chuckled and they both spend their time together watching TV.
Margaret, who’s been watching Claire’s emotional rollercoaster since her divorce, wanted claire to have a good life with love of her life.so she always supported her in everything she can
Meanwhile, Sofia seems really frustrated by Claire's and Daniel's growing feelings towards each other. She tried her best to push them away from each other but she successfully failed everytime.she thinks that claire's presence is making Daniel to avoid Sofia and she hates it. She don't want to be ignored by the person she love, but what can she do if the person has someone other than her whom he love whole heartly!
"I will soon make you leave my love you bitch " Sofia said while eying the couple who were having coffee while giggling.
"I will make your life a living hell Claire, wait for it " Sofia said while a sinister smirk playing on her lips!
In a faculty lounge conversation, Sofia drops a pointed remark about seeing Claire leave Daniel’s apartment one morning, knowing it’ll stir rumors.
Claire overhears whispers around campus—innocent gossip that feels far too personal.
Her defenses rise, but she never try to question her decision to get involved with Daniel at all.
She can sense that the faculty are watching, curious to see how the relationship will unfold.
But instead of pushing her away from Daniel, the tension makes her get more attached towards Daniel.,leaving sofia confused and frustrated.
So Sofia started to play her dirty games with Claire.
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HEARTS IN THE IVORY TOWER
RomanceIn the heart of a bustling university, two professors, Claire and Daniel, find themselves tangled in a passionate yet tumultuous relationship marked by love, jealousy, and heartbreak. As they navigate the challenges of academia and personal ambition...
