At this moment, Claire had Connor cornered, forcing him to make an impossible decision.

Not only that, but she made sure Diana and Chloe were witnesses to his torment. How heartless can one be?

Connor stared at the scene in front of him, his fists clenching tighter and tighter, shoulders trembling.

Claire, on the other hand, sounded almost leisurely, "You've got one card to play. Who do you want to save? Better decide quickly, time's running out. Pick one, and I'll bring her back right away." Grinding his teeth, Connor asked, "What happens to the other one?"

"A storm's coming, set to rage for three days. The place will be at its center. Surviving three days in such extreme conditions? Highly unlikely."

Three days? If the storm really hit, even three minutes might be a stretch.

Claire was forcing Connor to choose between their

her mind go blank. Claire's cruelty knew no bounds. Despite the gravity of the moment, a part of her was

fell for in Riverbrook. They'd known each other a mere three years. But Diana had been by his side for eight,

shadows of doubt and fear had taken root Dark, damp thoughts she couldn't shake. Part of her even saw the merit in Claire's twisted game. If Uncle Connor chose her, their bond would be unbreakable. If he chose Chloe, then

at the screen.

this

cornered him, forcing him into a nightmare. No matter the choice, it would haunt him forever. That was Claire's plan-make him suffer, break him completely, and destroy his spirit from the

make that

locked on Chloe. Fate had pushed him to

But neither

betraying his own helpless

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