Chapter 56
The sound was sharp and resonant, slicing through the air like a sudden pause button had been pressed, leaving the room in an eerie
When are you going to stop this nonsense” Adahis voice was sharp and icy, like a blade plunging straight into Claire’s heart.
“Ever since you came back, this house has known no peace We all have to tiptoe around you. You’ve thrown your tantrums–what more u want? Arent you supposed to be gone? If you want to die, do it yourself, but don’t drag us down with you. We owe you nothing:7 Each word was like a poisoned arow, piercing Claire’s already shattered soul X
Clare’s body went rigid. She looked at Adah, the madness in her eyes slowly replaced by a hollow despair. Her lips trembled, as if she
say something but no words came out
At that moment she felt as though she had fallen into an abyss of darkness, abandoned by the world.
words c uld be more cruel than a mother telling her own child to die!
Claire’s body deflated like a punctured balloon, the world spinning around her. Her vision blurred as everything started to fade. Finally, she could no longer hold on. Her eyelids fluttered shut, and she slipped into unconsciousness.
startled cry, rushing to scoop Claire into his arms.
May glanced at Claire’s pallid face and her bleeding, severed finger, her heart aching unbearably.
we must get Miss Claire to the hospital” she urged, picking up the severed finger and clutching it tightly !!
with no time to waste, held Claire close and hurried towards the door.
Nathan watched, scoffing, “Why take her to a hospital? Just leave her to fend for herself. Ungrateful as she is, she deserves whatever happens”
Adah snapped o
out of her daze, the realization of her harsh words hitting her with regret. How could she Hearing Nathan’s spiteful words, fury ignited within her like a lit fuse. She exploded.
“Nathan, you bastard Adah screamed, storming up to Nathan and slapping him hard across the face.!!
The slap was even more forceful than the one she had given Claire earlier.
Nathan stood there, stunned, eyes wide. “What’s your problem now?”
been so heartless to Claire?
“If you hadn’t hit Claire, none of this would have happened!” Adahis voice broke with a sob, tears streaming down her face. “Diant see you stopping me when I hit her Nathan shot back angrily
Adahis tears flowed more freely, her legs giving way as she sank to the floor burying her head in her hands, consumed by guilt. Meanwhile, Vanessa’s eyes darted about, her thoughts unreadable
The hospital lights shone brightly against the night sky
Ethan rushed into the emergency room with Claire in his arms. Doctors quickly surrounded them, placing Claire on a stretcher and beginning their urgent work!
Ethan sat on a cold seat outside the emergency ro breather
His eyes were fixed on the closed emergency room door, anxiety gr
room, feeling as though a giant boulder was crushing his chest, making it hard to
gnawing at him.5
May stood nearby, her face etched with worry. She glanced at Ethan from time to time, seeming how to begin
eming to wa
want to say something but unsure
Finally, than couldn’t hold back any longer He looked up at May, his voice hoarse. “May, what happened? How did Claire end up like
Chapter 57
May glanced into the operating room, her eyes filled with compassion and helplessness. “Miss Claire has been hurt by Mr. Linwood.“% Ethan had already noticed the bruises and cuts manting Claire’s pole, frail skin–each mark a stark reminder of her suffering. However, his attention was primarily drawn to her shocking finger injury, making the rest of the wounds seem almost insignificant in comparison. Closing his eyes for a moment, Ethan took a deep breath, trying to steady himself before asking, “Why did my father hit her?”
May hesitated, uncertainty flickering across her face. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to speak, but she feared Ethan might not believe her. Yet, if she remained silent, the alternative–a twisted version from Vanessa–would reach him,
Finally, she spoke, “Miss Vanessa accused Miss Claire of pushing her down the stairs. This made Mr. Linwood furious, and he whipped Miss Claire with a belt.“”
Noticing Ethan’s furrowed brow, as if blaming Claire, May quickly added, “Master Ethan, forgive me for speaking out of turn, but I can’t believe Miss Claire would do such a thing.”
“Think about it–knowing Mr. and Mrs. Linwood were home, would Miss Claire really provoke a beating by hurting Miss Vanessa? Miss Vanessa has no injuries, yet look at Miss Claire, covered in bruises. It’s heartbreaking.”
As May spoke, her eyes welled with tears, and she dabbed at them gently with her hand.
Ethan clenched his fists tightly. Seeing Claire in such a state pained him deeply; yet Vanessa had always been so obedient and kind. He found it hard to believe she would falsely accuse Claire, especially given Claire’s previous missteps.”
Secing his conflicted expression, May couldn’t help but continue, “Master Ethan, don’t you think your family might be a bit too…“?
Before she could finish, Ethan shot her a cold, piercing look. “May, you’re speaking out of t
His gaze was so intimidating that May’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly fell silent. She realized she had overstepped, daring to criticize her employers.
But tonight’s events were truly unjust to Miss Claire. Even as an outsider, watching her suffer was painful, and the Linwood family. seemed so heartless.
Ethan, feeling overwhelmed, stood up and began pacing in front of the emergency room door.”
After what felt like an eternity, the door finally swung open, and the doctor emerged. Ethan rushed forward, his voice urgent, “Victor, how is my sister?”
Victor removed his mask, his expression grave as he addressed May, “May, please take her to the ward.”}
Nodding, May wheeled the bed towards the ward, leaving Victor and Ethan alone outside the operating room.
Seeing Victor’s serious demeanor, Ethan grew anxious. “Is Claire’s condition particularly severe this time?”
Victor looked at him and shook his head gently. “They’re mostly superficial wounds, and her finger has been reattached. It looks alarming but isn’t too severe.”
Ethan exhaled in relief, though Victor’s furrowed brow still concerned him. “What’s with your expression then?“8
Victor hesitated, his lips moving as if to speak, but he held back, a weighty silence hanging between them.
Ethan, sensing Victor’s reluctance, felt his worry intensify. His voice rose slightly in urgency, “Just say it, Victor. Don’t hold back.”
Taking a deep breath, like someone making a difficult decision, Victor looked Ethan in the eye. “While treating her wounds, I discovered an old scar about the length of a hand on her lower back.“X
