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Chapter 4: Charlotte’s POV
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2024-12-18 18:05:01I waited until we reached the top of the hill to place my foot in front of the wheel of my chair. I meant what I said to Claire. There was no one better suited for Leo than me. I just had to make Leo see that Claire was the wrong choice and remind him of how compatible we once were before this “accident”. Claire knows that I want Leo. If only she’d give up now and admit her impeding defeat.
This woman was pathetic. After executing the first part of my plan, I watched her examine the wheels while holding onto my chair. She really didn’t want to hurt me but I had to make it seem otherwise if I wanted Leo. I used all my might to push her and throw off her balance. Watching her as she lost her grip on my chair and the horror of watching me fly down the hill - desperately trying to save me. This may hurt but I know once I scream - Leo will run to my side and he’d never believe this was an accident. Thus, driving the wedge between him and Claire. A wedge large enough to drive him into my arms. Claire was no match for me. I’d make sure of it. I fly down the hill in my wheelchair bracing for the painful impact. I hit the pavement with my forehead only slightly as I partially caught myself. I needed an injury if this was going to be convincing but I didn’t want to be too injured to play the poor abused disabled woman. I then waited for Claire to catch up and played the victim. A fearful and traumatized disabled woman who has the kindest heart with only the purest of intentions. As Claire rushes to my side, I see Leo running down the hill with his infamous eyes of fury and they’re directed at her. I can’t believe how much can be done in so little time. I’ve been able to divide the marriage of my childhood love and his wife, divulge his family, falsely-accuse Claire of abusing little ole me and have Leonardo rushing to my side and saving me at just the mere sound of my voice. I cower at the sight of Claire. I needed everyone to believe I feared her - no matter how pathetic that might sound. It would add to the story’s credibility which was necessary if I planned of getting Leo to abandon his wife. Ugh. Even the mention of title to Leo made my stomach turn. As Leo reaches Claire, I watch him push her to the ground with no regard to come to my aid. He scoops me up in one swift moment and reassures me that the doctor is on the way. I cling to him happily as I watch Claire over his shoulder. If only she’d give could see me smiling. I believe I accomplished exactly what I intended too. Too bad, I might have a scar in the process.
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