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.”

he

lucidity was like a ticking time bomb,

speak, and he couldn’t move

go on home, Eve insisted,

you shouldn’t be here alone at your age. It’s

be here with him, to talk to him,” her voice cracked under the weight

years, her youngest

son had finally

awakened.

“Okay”

decided, clearing the room to give them air and space.

fell

to escape Claude’s eyes, dampening a small

a hoarse voice, her heart aching

to cry, unable to speak the torment in his

wanted to reveal the truth.

another baby. Their

ago! He was a two–faced

state was Derrick’s

heh…” Desperate to reveal the truth, Claude could only manage a weak

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