Mark remained asleep throughout the night.

"He's fine now. Go home and rest," Claudia said, tucking the blanket around Mark without looking back. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Josie didn't move. She clutched at the hem of her clothes. "I should stay here. I won't feel at ease if I go back." Claudia stood up straight, casting a glance at her without uttering another word.

The ward was spacious, featuring a separate area for privacy, and even a couch was situated next to the sickbed.

Claudia requested an extra blanket from the nurse, intending to spread it over the couch. Josie stepped forward without hesitation, arranging the blanket for her. "I'm responsible for what happened today. I'll sleep out here. You go ahead and get some rest inside."

Claudia stood behind Josie, watching her busy herself. An indescribable sensation welled up in her heart.

"Let's spend the night here together," she said.

for a

was spacious enough for two people. As

her thoughts for a while, she finally spoke. "I didn't mean any harm today... I just wanted to get everything out in

to see Claudia studying her under the dim light of

always saw you as the obedient and compliant Liana of the past. Little did I realize that after all these years without anyone to protect you, you've developed a stubborn and independent personality. It was wrong of me to force you into submission." Claudia always spoke in

Josie lowered her head.

us. But Leanne, can we really sever the ties of blood?" Claudia let out a sigh. She

must have been

sadness struck Josie when being asked that question by

sadly, I couldn't bring them into this world. So, when I realized I was pregnant again, I wanted to keep her, even though he and I... were already divorced." Claudia tenderly

didn't you return

guess I just wanted to

hand,

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