Chapter 118
ng with sudden urgency. Without a moment to think, she lunged forward, wrapping her
Claire snapped back to reality, her pupils constricting arms tightly around the elderly woman to protect her.”
With a resounding “thud,” a cane struck Claire hard on the back.}
She let out a muffled groan, her body trembling involuntarily as she asked, “Grandma, are you alright?”
from the seating con
searing pain. Yet, she held onto Aberdeen fiercely, her voice weak
The old woman, who had already been fond of her granddaughter-in–law before even meeting her, was now overwhelmed with emotion. Seeing Claire protect her so selflessly melted her heart entirely.
Tm fine, dear. How about you?”
“I’m okay,” Claire replied, gritting her teeth and fighting through the fiery pain in her back. She tried to keep her voice steady, though her face had turned ghostly pale.
The driver, realizing he had missed his first target, was consumed with rage. Raising the cone once more, he prepared to strike again.! Grace, quick on her feet, dashed forward, shoving the driver aside and throwing her arms wide to shield Claire and the elderly woman, She shouted, “Try to lay a hand on them again, I dare you!!!
The driver glared, his eyes bloodshot. “You meddling old fool! Daring to interfere in the Linwood family’s affairs! III beat you all to a pulp. and no one will dare say a word!”
As he spoke, he lifted the cane again.
May, frantic with worry, scanned the area desperately until her eyes landed on a potted plant nearby.
Without hesitation, driven only by the need to stop the driver’s violence, she grabbed the plant and, with all her strength, smashed it over the driver’s head.
A dull thud echoed as the pot shattered, scattering soil and leaves everywhere.
Dazed from the blow, the driver staggered and fell to the floor!
Panting heavily, May urged, “Miss Claire, hurry, get inside…“8
Claire wasted no time, releasing Aberdeen and rushing to push the hospital room door open.
May was right behind her.
Aberdeen and Grace, uncertain of what had transpired but alarmed by Claire’s urgency, followed her into the room.
Inside, they were greeted by the horrifying sight of Vanessa’s hands clamped tightly around Irene’s neck.
Irene’s face was flushed red, her lips tuming a sickly shade of blue from the lack of air!
Shocked by the scene, Claire darted forward like a madwoman, grabbing Vanessa’s hair and yanking hard. “Vanessa, let go! I said let go!” Vanessa, her scalp screaming in pain, had no choice but to release her grip, shrieking as she engaged in a wild struggle with Claire.X Gone was the timid facade Vanessa usually wore; now she was all claws and fury, her long nails leaving bloody trails on Claire’s arms. Seeing Claire get hurt, Aberdeen was beside himself with worry. He pointed at Vanessa. “Grace, pull this crazy woman off her, now!” Grace and May each grabbed one of Vanessa’s arms, holding her firmly despite her thrashing attempts to break free!!
Claire ignored Vanessa entirely, her focus solely on Irene
Irene lay there lifeless, devoid of any sign of vitality, her chest showing no movement at all.
Claire felt as though she had been struck by lightning. Her eyes widened in horror, her lips trembling as she whispered, “Irene? Irene- She shook Irene with all her might, but there was no response.!!
With trembling hands, she checked for breath beneath Irene’s nose, feeling nothing
Claire’s world crumbled around her
“Doctor-” she tried to shout, but her legs felt like they were made of lead, too heavy to move
She leaned forward, clutching Irene’s shoulders tightly, tears streaming from her eyes like a dam had burst!!
“May, call a doctor, quickly!” Claire’s voic
was ragged and hoarse.
Realizing the urgency. May released Vanessa and turned to sprint towards the door!
But just as she reached it, three imposing figures blocked her path.l
The man at the front wore a stony expression, his aura as cold as ice. His piercing gaze fixed on Claire, he seethed, “Claire, what are you
doing to frene?”
