Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 944

“Guess so.” Tanisha threw a glance over her shoulder, unsure whether leaving Clair in Cornelia’s room was good.

“Why don’t you take a break?” Zack suggested, his eyes scanning the room. The house was bustling with two card games in progress and the kitchen busy, but there was no sign of Cornelia. “Where’s Nelly?” He asked.

“Nelly’s caught up in something.” Tanisha thought it best to keep things under wraps, hence didn’t disclose the whole truth to Zack, “Just carry on with your stuff, I’ll go check on her”

uneasy, Tanisha returned to the door to stand guard, just

In the room.

out for Cornelia’s hand but was met with avoidance before she could even touch her. Tears welled up in Clair’s

tears, Cornelia remained unmoved, “Go

to speak, Clair was confident she could sway

Riverton with me. I admit I made some mistakes before, not knowing you were my daughter. If I had known, I wouldn’t have hurt you even if a gun

father. Truth is, I didn’t want to. I had severe postpartum depression back then. You know how serious depression can be. There were times I thought of

end my life somewhere quiet, not to bother you or your father. But then I met a kind soul who helped me overcome depression. After I got better, I went back to Rosenberg. I wanted to come home. But I saw your father ready to start a new life with another woman.! didn’t want to disrupt your lives, so I left quietly, vowing never to return. Your grandma must have told you that my parents died early and I had no siblings Your father was my only support. After leaving him, I had to find a job, make a

Cornelia was still stone–faced, “Are you done?”

leaving you and your dad. Can you believe me?”