Chapter 826

Claire let out a hearty laugh, "I've just taken in a little dog. Poor thing broke its leg. It's heartbreaking, really-won't eat or drink a thing. Now it's down to just 70 pounds. I doubt it'll make it through the night." Suzanne knew exactly who Claire was talking about-Diana.

Hearing that Diana had starved herself down to just 70 pounds felt like a steamroller had flattened Suzanne's heart.

"Claire, please, spare her. Look at what Diana's wearing around her neck. Just take a look, and you'll see why she needs to live. I'm begging you."

"I'll get the dragon pendant back from Connor, but please, don't let Diana die. I promise I'll hand it over to you."

Claire hung up the phone.

She was already at The Garden when the manager walked in, looking worried.

"Ms. Claire, Diana... she's not doing well..."

Claire recalled Suzanne's words and stood up, "Let me see."

Claire headed to the room where Diana was kept.

Diana had been stuck in this dark, windowless room for days, not putting up any resistance.

Though Claire seemed indifferent, the manager understood the seriousness of the situation.

was part of the Gilbert family, and if anything happened to her, the Gilberts

to blame, and

the manager secretly brought Diana some food and water

to eat,

get some water into her, but she wouldn't touch the

on like

lay there each day, barely moving, making it hard

her weak breathing today, with her eyes shut tight, he realized she might not have much timedeft. That's when he decided to inform

on

wn

curled up on the carpet, one leg

was so still, reduced to skin and bones, looking

though Diana's breathing was faint, she couldn't

showed no hint of sympathy, thinking about Suzanne's words as

e a high-collared sweater,

from

grabbed

after the incident.

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pulled at Diana's collar, revealing a thin

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