Chapter 290

Gwendolyn trailed behind Sandm as they left the room, leaving Seling seething with anger. How dare that country girl speak to her like

that?

“Selina, honey, come in here and let your Uncle Claude get a good look at you,” Magnolia beckoned urgently, pulling her into the hospital room. “Call him, sweetheart”

Selina was nudged to the edge of the hospital bed, staring blankly at the gaunt figure of Claude lying them, “Uncle Claude..”

“Magnolia wiped away tears as she spoke, “Claude, this is my daughter, Selina. She was celebrating her birthday the day you had your accident. She’s always been so sensible, always putting others first, even on her birthday.”

Claude’s eyes bore into Selina, filled with an excitement that he was unable to voice.

“Selina, your Uncle Claude always pestered me to have a daughter. He adores girls more than anything.”

Veins in Claude’s neck stood out as he struggled with his emotions, tears streaming down his face.

Deep within, he was screaming in agony!

Selina was the daughter of the other woman, the result of Derrick’s affair!

Derrick, sensing the tension, quickly pulled Selina back, “Claude is just overwhelmed with joy. The doctor said he needs to stay calm. Let’s give him some space to rest, we have all the time in the world.”

maced with fear, he

like a ticking time bomb, ready

he hadn’t regained his ability to speak, and

all go on home,

at your age. It’s too

to talk to him,” her voice cracked under

years, her

son had

awakened.

“Okay”

decided, clearing the

fell silent.

escape Claude’s eyes, dampening

a hoarse voice, her heart

to speak the

wanted to reveal the truth.

daughter with another baby. Their precious Lopez heirloom was lost,

was a two–faced snake, and

state was Derrick’s

Desperate to reveal the truth, Claude could only

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