Chapter 676:

Claire’s mother narrowed her eyes at the guilty-looking Claire and asked in a low but clear voice, “What exactly did Elyse do to you? Tell me, and I’ll back you up.”

Claire glanced desperately at Thea for help, but Thea’s stony silence was all she got. Claire could only stomp her foot in frustration, feeling the heat rise to her cheeks.

Her mother’s voice cut through the tension, sharp and insistent. “Speak up. Don’t be afraid. How did Elyse offend you? Did she say anything insulting?”

Claire’s eyes lit up, seizing the lifeline. She nodded vigorously and gushed, “Yes, yes! She insulted and humiliated me!”

Elyse, with a cool and collected demeanor, asked calmly, “And how did I do that?”

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Claire racked her brain, trying to recall, but then a sinking realization hit her—Elyse hadn’t actually said anything particularly offensive.

reading Claire’s troubled expression, let out a scoff. “What’s wrong? Have you finally realized I didn’t say anything bad?

“Claire, I thought I raised you better. Where did you

already fragile ego. Her eyes reddened, tears welling up, threatening to spill

her

must have instigated something to push Claire to the point of retaliation. Claire’s already feeling down. How can you join forces

look before turning her gaze to her daughter. Her

her head away, her eyes brimming with hurt. She refused

her own mother siding with Elyse

knew these people had already made up their minds about her. She stood there silently, feeling that being with the Bensons was

her want

before Elyse turned around to leave, assuming that the

her go. “Stop! Who said you could leave? You haven’t even apologized

Thea. A cold smirk played at the corners of her mouth. “If you want me to apologize, fine, but Claire must first apologize

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