Chapter 213

Chapter 213

When I got on board, Kearney was shaking with anger. "Claire Floyd, you're just a small-town nobody. Just because your parents are gone and there's no one to tame you doesn't mean we won't find a way." Helen closed the door behind us, muffling any further outbursts from him.

But his message was clear: he intended to dig up my relatives to use them against me.

Leaning back in my seat, I thought about my relatives. If they really cared about my parents, they would have reached out long before letting me grow up in an orphanage. Arriving back at the Hilton family estate, I found Max had just arrived too.

I approached him and asked, "What drama are the Hilton elders stirring up now?"

Max's expression darkened.

"They're digging into your parents' roots, seeing if there are any other relatives. I've looked before and found nothing. But if they're really looking, I hope they find something."

words and what Max meant. He hoped my relatives would be found, but their discovery could

trying to get ahead of them, to find anything related to your parents. My dad destroyed a lot of records, so there's not

saw a hint of frustration

I tried to reassure him. "Even if they find them, it might not threaten me. If they haven't reached out in all these

of

the subject. "I'm

the sorrow, choosing to face challenges

tapped my nose. "The kitchen has prepared something light; you probably don't have much of an appetite

I sat down to a meal that included bread, salmon, and some greens, and

with a smile, "Many pregnant women don't have your appetite or energy early on.

a hand on my stomach. I momentarily

for tomorrow, and the bridal shop has your fitting," Helen reported, seeing

cheeks, I hadn't quite adjusted

I really about

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