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.

let out a scoff. “What’s 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

felt like a slap to Claire’s already fragile ego. Her eyes reddened, tears

her eyes at Claire’s notably

Lipson, how can you doubt your own daughter? I would never question Claire. Elyse must have instigated something to push Claire to the point

gave Thea a long, hard look before turning her gaze to her daughter. Her tone softened considerably as she asked, “Is what

brimming with hurt. She refused to

her own mother siding with

felt a 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 stood there silently, feeling

her want to

Elyse turned around to leave, assuming that

let her go. “Stop! Who said you could leave?

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