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”

the door to stand guard, just in case anything

In the room.

with avoidance before she could even touch her. Tears welled up in Clair’s eyes and some dropped, “Cornelia, can you spare a few minutes

Cornelia remained unmoved,

chance to speak, Clair was confident she could sway Cornelia

about your grandma’s passing, I rushed back to bid her farewell. I intended to recognize you and take you to 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

to. I had severe postpartum depression back then. You know how serious

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 living. Later,

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

had my reasons for leaving you and your dad.