Chapter 90
She couldn’t comprehend how biological parents could be so cruel to their own child.
Even if Miss Claire had not been raised under their roof, the bond of blood still ran deep. How could they not love her?]
But it wasn’t just a lack of love; they went out of their way to hurt Miss Claire.
Poor Claire had such a hard fatell
What May didn’t say was that Nathan was not just heartless; he was utterly insane.
Yesterday, in the hospital room, when he saw Claire lying unconscious on the bed, he didn’t care whether her injuries had healed. He forcefully pulled her off the bed and threw her to the ground.
Her freshly stitched wounds tore open again, soaking her hospital gown with blood, and she was once more rushed into surgery for repairs.
May couldn’t bring herself to tell Claire. The truth was too brutal, and she feared Claire couldn’t handle it.
“Perhaps marrying into the Foster family isn’t such a bad thing, Claire smiled, trying to reassure May.
“Miss Claire, why would you do this to yourself? You’ve suffered so much in this family; they don’t deserve your
Claire remained silent
She knew the Linwood family wasn’t worth it.
But May and Mandy were worth everything to her
She took a deep breath, “Wow, this pasta smells amazing. I better eat it quickly before it goes cold.
With that, she began to eat the pasta heartily.
sacrifice.”
May sighed inwardly, knowing Claire’s heart was too kind. Anyone else treated so poorly would have been filled with resentment. Claire finished the bowl of pasta, leaving not a drop of sauce behind
Once May left with the dishes, Claire’s forced smile slowly faded.9
She made a silent vow: May, just wait. Once I marry into the Foster family and secure the million–dollar dowry, I will send you and Mandy abroad. You two are my Achilles‘ heel. Only when you’re free from the Linwood family’s control can I act without restraint.
From that day.on, Claire spent most of her time in her bedroom.8
She only came downstairs for meals, avoiding contact with the Linwood family as much as possible.
Everything was calm, and even Vanessa, surprisingly, didn’t go out of her way to trouble her.
A week passed in the blink of an eye.ll
One morning, after finishing her morning routine, Claire headed downstairs for breakfast. As soon as she opened the door, she found Adah standing outside, holding a shopping bag.
Claire’s expression was cold. “What do you want?”
ut Claire alw
always brushed her
For the past few days, Claire had maintained this icy demeanor. Adah had tried several times to get close, but off effortlessly.
Adah, wearing a doting smile, offered the shopping bag to Claire. “Claire, try this on. It’s a dress I picked out especially for you.” Claire was unmoved. “Mrs. Linwood, if you have something to say, just say it. No need for the pleasantries.”
Her words left Adah momentarily speechless, her smile freezing on her face. “Claire, do we really have to be at odds like this?“! “A mother just wants to give her daughter a dress, to fulfill a mother’s duty. Can’t you even grant me this opportunity?”
Claire grinned, a hint of sarcasm in her smile. “Never responsible before, not responsible now, and suddenly you remember your duty? Let’s not even discuss the timing. If you want to play out a mother–daughter bonding scene, could you at least be sincere? Instead of giving me a dress, why not just give me money? With money, I can buy whatever I want, instead of having to accept whatever you
choose for me “K
“A dress is only worn at events. Clearly, you need something from me, so why pretend it’s out of duty?”
“Let’s be honest! Is there a party tonight, and Heir Foster will be there, so you need me to show up in this dress?”
Claire’s words were sharp and left no room for Adah to save face
Adahs tears seemed to have a switch, they flowed immediately, and she shook her head, looking aggrieved, “Claire, it’s not like that. How can you think this of your mother. “}
“Oh? So, it’s my misunderstanding then? If it’s not to introduce me to Heir Foster, then I see no need to wear the dress. Take it back. I dun’t like it. Just give me the money instead. She said, extending her hand to Adah.X
Adah was left standing there, speechless and caught in a dilemma.ll
