Chapter 115
When Brian saw his sister’s tears well up at the mention of Claire’s name, it felt as though unbearable pain.!!
he was swallowing a thousand needles–an
On one hand, he couldn’t bring himself to believe that Claire, whom he had always thought of as bright and kind, could be so cruel. On the other hand, his sister’s silent sobs cut through him like a sharp sword, continuously wounding his heart.
His gaze was fixed on Irene’s tear–streaked face. He gritted his teeth, his throat felt constricted with emotion as he spoke hoarsely, “Irene, don’t be sad. I won’t let anyone hurt you again. Even if Claire has already served five years in prison, it can’t atone for her sins. I promise, Ill make things right for you.“”
Despite his words, his heart felt as if it had been tom in two. It
No, it wasn’t Claire–it was Vanessa
Tears streamed down Irene’s face. How she wished she could speak right now, or even just open her eyes. But she was trapped in this immobile body, unable to dispel the growing misunderstanding.
A few days passed, and on this particular moming, the rain in Cresthaven finally ceased.
In Northcrest City, Aberdeen could no longer sit still. “Grace, is it still raining in Cresthaven?”
“No, it’s cleared up.” Grace replied with a smile, noticing the older woman’s impatience.
“Then let’s head to Cresthaven right away. We can reach by noon and see my granddaughter–in–law by afternoon,” the old lady said. growing more excited by the minute. She could hardly wait to meet Claire, hoping to see the woman who had won Sean’s heart.” “Ma’am, the bags are already packed. We can leave immediately. Grace said, assisting the elderly woman.
The two of them set out at once.
During the journey, the old lady couldn’t stop talking about Claire, her excitement evident as a smile lingered on her lips.!!
But the joy of the joumey quickly turned into disappointment upon arriving in Cresthaven, as the change in climate took a toll on the old woman’s health.
Considering her age, the travel had been too taxing, and she wasn’t feeling well X
Seeing her state, Grace suggested, “Ma’am, perhaps we should call Young Master Sean to come and pick you up.”
The old lady, stubborn as ever, immediately refused. “No, if my granddaughter–in–law comes along and sees me like this, it wouldn’t be good. If she feels obliged to take care of me, how will she have time to be with Sean?”
Grace was at a loss for words.X
“If she thinks Sean’s a mamma’s boy because of this and decides not to date him, he’ll end up all alone. With his personality, he might never find anyone else. Now that we have a granddaughter–in–law, I can’t let her slip away
Grace sighed. “Well
“We should go to the hospital first. Once I’m feeling better, I’ll call Sean. I want to meet my granddaughter–in–law when I’m at my best.” With that decision, Grace helped the old lady to Cresthaven General Hospital.
Throughout the journey, the old lady kept blaming herself, “it’s all my fault, this old body of mine ruining the chance to meet my granddaughter–in–law”
Meanwhile, Claire had been enjoying a rare peace these past few days. Her head injury was healing well, and while she should have been discharged, she preferred the hospital to the stifling atmosphere at home, opting to stay a couple of extra days.
Leaning back on the bed, Claire stared blankly out the
e window, lost in thought.
Two nurses came in to change her bandages. As they unwrapped the gauze, Claire didn’t even flinch, seemingly impervious to the pain.
The nurses had become accustomed to Claire’s remarkable tolerance.
While tending to her, they chatted quietly.
“It’s truly a miracle.”!
“Isn’t it? A person in a coma for five years, and they’ve awakened“!
