Claire's eyes burned with frustration and anger. Her voice trembled as she spoke,

"Vince, you've changed—completely changed—"

Tears spilled down her cheeks, falling in heavy drops.

"You're not as gentle as you used to be—"

Her tears landed on the back of my hand. I frowned, irritated, and pulled away.

"Claire, if that's all you came here to say, then you can leave."

Claire bit her lip, her expression full of ...