NovelEnglishChapter 90 She couldn't comprehend how biological parents could be so cruel to their own child.
Even if Miss Claire had not been raised under their roof, the bond of blood still ran deep. How could they not love her? But it wasn't just a lack of love; they went out of their way to hurt Miss Claire.
Poor Claire had such a hard fate! What May didn't say was that Nathan was not just heartless; he was utterly insane.
Yesterday, in the hospital room, when he saw Claire lying unconscious on the bed, he didn't care whether her injuries had healed. He forcefully pulled her off the bed and threw her to the ground.
Her freshly stitched wounds tore open again, soaking her hospital gown with blood, and she was once more rushed into surgery for repairs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMay couldn't bring herself to tell Claire. The truth was too brutal, and she feared Claire couldn't handle it. "Perhaps marrying into the Foster family isn't such a bad thing," Claire smiled, trying to reassure May.
"Miss Claire, why would you do this to yourself? You've suffered so much in this family; they don't deserve your sacrifice." Claire remained silent.
She knew the Linwood family wasn't worth it.
But May and Mandy were worth everything to her.
She took a deep breath, "Wow, this pasta smells amazing. I better eat it quickly before it goes cold." With that, she began to eat the pasta heartily.
May sighed inwardly, knowing Claire's heart was too kind. Anyone else treated so poorly would have been filled with resentment.
Claire finished the bowl of pasta, leaving not a drop of sauce behind.
Once May left with the dishes, Claire's forced smile slowly faded.
She made a silent vow: May, just wait. Once I marry into the Foster family and secure the million-dollar dowry, I will send you and Mandy abroad. You two are my Achilles' heel. Only when you're free from the Linwood family's control can I act without restraint.
From that day on, Claire spent most of her tin her bedroom.
She only cdownstairs for meals, avoiding contact with the Linwood family as much as possible.
Everything was calm, and even Vanessa, surprisingly, didn't go out of her way to trouble her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA week passed in the blink of an eye.
One morning, after finishing her morning routine, Claire headed downstairs for breakfast. As soon as she opened the door, she found Adah standing outside, holding a shopping bag.
Claire's expression was cold. "What do you want?" For the past few days, Claire had maintained this icy demeanor. Adah had tried several times to get close, but Claire always brushed her off effortlessly.
Adah, wearing a doting smile, offered the shopping bag to Claire, "Claire, try this on. It's a dress I picked out especially for you." Claire was unmoved. "Mrs. Linwood, if you have something to say, just say it. No need for the pleasantries." Her words left Adah momentarily speechless, her smile freezing on her face. "Claire, do we really have to be at odds like this?" "A mother just wants to give her daughter a dress, to fulfill a mother's duty. Can't you even grantthis opportunity?"
If Claire grinned, a hint of sarcasm in her smile. "Never responsible before, not responsible now, and suddenly you remember your duty? Let's not even, discuss the timing, if you want to play out a mother-daughter bonding scene, could you at least be sincere? Instead of givinga dress, why not just givemoney? With money, I can buy whatever I want, instead of having to accept whatever you choose for me." "A dress is only worn at events. Clearly, you need something from me, so why pretend it's out of duty?" "Let's be honest! Is there a party tonight, and Heir Foster will be there, so you needto show up in this dress?" Claire's words were sharp and left no room for Adah to save face.
Adah's tears seemed to have a switch; they flowed immediately, and Ο she shook her head looking 0!!!! aggrieved, "Claire, it's not like that. How can you think this of your mother..."
"Oh? So, it's my misunderstanding then? If it's not to introduceto Heir Foster, then I see no need to wean the dress. Take it back. I don't like it. Just givethe money instead." She said, extending her hand to Adah. Adah was left standing there, speechless and caught in a dilemma.
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