Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

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.

wrong? Have you finally realized I didn’t say anything bad? After all,

darkened with fury. “Claire, I thought I raised you better. Where did you learn how to insult

like a slap to Claire’s already fragile ego. Her eyes reddened, tears welling up, threatening to spill

Elyse rolled her eyes at Claire’s notably feeble mental

own daughter? I would never question Claire. Elyse must have instigated something to push Claire to the point of retaliation. Claire’s already feeling down. How can you join forces with the very person who hurt

before turning her gaze to her daughter. Her tone softened considerably as she asked,

away, her eyes brimming with hurt. She refused to speak

stung deeply — her own mother siding with Elyse instead of

flicker of annoyance but remained silent. Whether she spoke or stayed quiet, she knew these people had already made up their minds about her. She

her want to leave

around to leave, assuming that the matter had

let her go. “Stop! Who said

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