The dim, cold living room before her was empty, her family long gone. All that remained was a stark, crimson stain marking the violent confrontation that had just unfolded.
Her fingers curled into a fist, her eyes burning with a fierce resolve. “I will make them pay a thousandfold for what they owe me…
With effort, she hauled her weary body out of the Linwood family mansion.
The moment she stepped outside, she saw May, drenched from head to toe, and tears welled up in Claire’s eyes.!!
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“May, I’m so sorry. I got you into this.”
May rushed to her side, her hands trembling as she supported Claire. “Miss Claire, thank goodness you’re awake. Come on, climb on my back. Ill get you to the hospital.
Claire wanted to refuse, but May had already crouched down, ready to carry her.
Warmth flooded Claire’s heart. Without another word, she gently climbed onto May’s back.!!
The rain fell in torrents, each drop a resounding drumbeat as May trudged through the muddy ground, her steps heavy and laborious.
Though age had already taken its toll on her fragile frame, May’s determination was unwavering. Each step was an exertion of her entire being, yet she clung tightly to Claire, fearful of letting her fall.!
Claire’s eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Raindrops trickled down May’s hair and onto Claire’s hand, chilling her skin, yet an unfamiliar warmth spread through her chest. The cold, neglectful memories of family faded against the backdrop of May’s fervent care, making Claire deeply cherish this rare kindness.
With Claire on her back, May staggered to the roadside.
Desperate, she craned her neck, waving frantically at the speeding cars, her voice pleading. “Please stop! Someone, please stop!“:
Rainwater streamed into her mouth, causing her to cough violently, but she dared not pause.
Cars zoomed past, spraying them with icy water, leaving them soaked and even more desolate.!!
May swayed under the impact, nearly toppling over, but she gritted her teeth, using all her strength to stay upright, adjusting Claire on her back “Miss Claire, just hold on a little longer.”
Claire’s consciousness wavered, her feverish forehead pressed against May’s cold neck, and she occasionally whimpered in pain. She felt th
the chill seeping into her bones, the world around her blurring into obscurity }
Just as May was on the brink of despair, a sleek black Rolls–Royce glided to a stop before them.
The window rolled down, revealing a man with piercing, icy eyes. His gaze swept over them, settling on Claire’s pale face.
May, clutching onto the last shred of hope, pleaded, “Sit please, help our Miss Claire. She’s injured and needs urgent medical attention!”
