NovelEnglishChapter 64 "You are not! You gave birth but never raised me, so you are not my mother." Claire repeated firmly.
Hearing Claire's words, Adah's eyes reddened instantly, tears welling up but refusing to fall. "Claire, do you hateso much? What do I have to do for you to accept me?" Claire remained silent.
She would never accept her, not in this lifetime.
Seeing Claire's silence, Adah felt a heavy weight in her chest, her voice choking with emotion. "Claire, let's just eat first, okay? After dinner, you can be mad atall you want." Her tone was almost pleading.
Claire spoke flatly, "Mrs. Linwood, I'm not angry with you. I have repaid the debt of birth. From now on, we are strangers." Her voice was devoid of any warmth a daughter might show to her mother.
Adah's heart ached anew, and she forced a weak smile. "Alright, alright, you're not angry. Let's eat first. We can talk after dinner." "Leave," Claire's voice was cold and unyielding, leaving no room for negotiation. "Claire..." Adah attempted one last effort, but Claire's next words shattered any remaining courage.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe said softly, "I can't eat with you here." Adah felt as if she'd been struck by lightning, her body swaying, her face turning pale. As tears threatened to spill over, she turned quickly, fleeing the room.
Outside the hospital room, she leaned against the cold wall, covering her mouth, trying not to sob out loud. Yet, a muffled whimper escaped her throat despite her best efforts.
It was unclear how long she cried, but once she managed to calm herself, she glanced through the window on the door.
She saw May sitting by Claire's bedside, feeding her with gentle care.
The Claire who was so cold towards her was smiling at May.
Her once lifeless eyes now sparkled with light.
Adah couldn't hear what they were saying, but she could see the laughter and conversation between Claire and May.
It seemed as if they were the ones truly bound by blood.
The scene deeply pierced Adah's heart.
She even wanted to rush in, pull May away, and take her place.
But she didn't dare. Over time, she had cto realize that Claire didn't care about her and didn't want her as a mother anymore.
This realization was something she could not accept.
Claire was her biological daughter. Blood is thicker than water, so how could she simply sever their bond? She waited outside for a long tuntil May finally emerged.
May was surprised to see her still there. "Madam, are we heading back now?" she asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAdah glanced at May with dissatisfaction. "You go ahead." With that, she moved to reenter the hospital room.
May hesitated. "Madam... maybe we should go back. Miss Claire needs rest." Adah frowned, "What? Do I need a maid's permission to see my daughter?" "That's not what I meant." "Then why are you still here?"
May wanted to persuade her further, but Adah's warning look lẹft her nd choice but to sigh and step aside. With a cold snort, Adah pushed the door open and entered.
This time, Claire didn't send her away. There were things that needed to be said face to face.
Even if not for herself, Adah had to consider May and Mandy.
Before Adah could sit by the bedside, Claire gestured to a chair across the room. "Sit over there."
Adah paused, feeling slightly wounded by Claire's rejection, but she complied and sat where Claire indicated.
Before she could speak, Claire looked directly into her eyes and said, &m know what you want to say. If you want my forgiveness, it's not impossible. But I have a condition. If you can meet it, I will forgive you."
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