NovelEnglishChapter 401 They only knew the donor was a wealthy man, never realizing it was Sean himself.
In their minds, the plan was simple: if the child's kidney turned out to be a match for Sophia or Vanessa, they'd keep her around as a failsafe; if not, it didn't matter -after all, wasn't the child's biological father a rich man? At that point, they could track down the father and blackmail him for a hefty sum.
No matter how things played out, they stood to gain either way.
What they never anticipated was that before Sophia's kidney failure even occurred, Mandy killed her-and then, in an unexpected twist, Mandy managed to find Claire and Sean's child.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJeffry had uncovered every sordid detail. Even with all his years as a seasoned special forces operative, the truth hit him like a bombshell. He couldn't help but ache for Claire.
Her life had been a constant struggle, mired in pain and betrayal. Sean's arrival had once been like a ray of light, breaking through the darkness that consumed her world.
Now that she was gone, perhaps only their child could heal the wounds Sean carried.
Jeffry's voice echoed through the sitting room, each word landing like a hammer blow on Sean's heart.
Sean, who had been slouched and defeated, slowly straightened in his seat. A spark flickered to life in his eyes— a spark that hadn't been there in a long time.
His voice trembled, raw with urgency. "Where is the child?" Jeffry looked at Sean's desperate expression and felt a pang of sympathy.
He knew just how deep Sean's feelings for Claire ran, and now, this child was the only bond left between them. Taking a steadying breath, Jeffry replied, "Before she died, Mandy entrusted the child to Liam. She should be at his house now. I've called him countless times, but his phone's been off. Sir, I'll go bring Ms. Claire's daughter back right away." Sean lurched to his feet, but the sudden movement, combined with days of not eating, left him dizzy and weak. He collapsed back into the chair, breathless. “I— I'll go with you. Now. Right now." But even as the words left his mouth, he stopped short. "No, not yet." He glanced at Jeffry, anxiety clouding his features. "Look at me. I'm a wreck. I'd only scare her like this.Oneed to pull myself together before I see her." Shakily, Sean forced himself upright. He was still frail, but for the in ages, his eyes burned determination. Conte first twith The news that he and Claire had a daughter seemed to breathe life back into him.
"Sir, you're still so weak. Why don't I go get Ms. Claire's daughter on my own?" Jeffry suggested gently.
Sean shook his head. "No, I need to go myself." Unsteady but résolute, he walked toward the bathroom.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHalf an hour later, Sean emerged, freshly showered and dressed. The man who walked out looked every bit as dignified and composed as ever, though he was noticeably thinner, and a lingering shadow of sorrow haunted his features.
The car sped down the road, Sean gripping the armrest in the passenger seat so tightly his knuckles turned white. He stared steadfastly ahead, as if willing the car to reach Liam's house faster.
Jeffry, eyes on the road, tried to reassure him. "Don't worry, sir. The child will be fine." Sean didn't answer. His mind was crowded with images of Claire, and the daughter he'd never met.
He pictured what she might look like, imagined her calling him "Dad." If only Claire were still alive. They could have been a family-whole, complete.
At last, the car rolled to a stop.
Jeffry and Sean stepped out and knocked on Liam's door.
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