Chapter 229

"If he doesn't show, I'm not eating."

"Darling, you'll starve yourself."

No matter what I said, Helen always brought up the child in me.

"By the way, Mr. Hilton said you might like these books," Helen handed me a stack of books, but I didn't take them. "Oh, isn't today the ribbon cutting at Evergreen Health Center?" Suddenly, it hit me. Today was the grand opening of Evergreen Health Center, and I was supposed to be its proud owner. However, Max had forbidden me from attending. He had left early in the morning.

At the opening ceremony, Richard's bound to notice if I'm not there and he'll surely come looking.

A sly smile crossed my face. Max was clever, locking me in my room so publicly was a move designed to catch Richard's attention.

It was a clear sign of our rocky relationship.

"Tell Max I want the best fish fillet soup and sweet and sour pork from Silverlake City," I said, even though I hadn't felt like eating these past few days.

But now, thinking about it, Max had ultimately agreed to my request despite being angry yesterday.

on the couch, musing over my next move. It was only a matter of time before Richard would make his move

had the soup delivered, but he didn't show

how can you be so relaxed? Mr. Hilton is seriously upset this time. You need to find a way to make

my fish fillet soup and took a bite of

someone will save me soon

words left Helen utterly

soon after, handing me a

quickly. It hadn't

phone, turned away, and whispered into it

from our world; he can't truly love you. I'll get

en

I almost choked. If I tried escaping from the third floor using a rope, I

shock might do

I'm fine," I said

more frantic. "Claire, I promise I won't let anything happen

felt so sarcastic

replied, "Richard, I

If you really want me to be happy, please ask your mother, Hannah, to back off.

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