Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

Chapter 571

Chapter 571

After the examination, Cherise found that there was no significant issue with Claire’s body. The main problem still lay in her brain.

From the previous brain CT scans, it was clear that the impact of the bullet had caused a blood clot in Claire’s brain. This clot was pressing against the nerve artery, causing her to be excessively sleepy.

If she were to be disconnected from the life–support machine, there was no guarantee that she wouldn’t go into shock the next moment. The risk was considerable.

Cherise still held Claire’s hand and said softly, “I won’t ask for your opinion. I believe Hank also wants you to get better quickly.

“If this condition continues, the blood clot in your brain will keep expanding. Even with the combined skills of my master and me, we might not be able to save you.

“So, at the latest, tomorrow morning–I’ll take you back to Clusia. I don’t know if you can hear me, but I need to tell you

“Well, that’s it. I’ll go out now and prepare for the next steps.”

this.

With great care, she gently placed Claire’s hand back down and pulled the blanket up over her. Only when she felt satisfied did she turn to leave.

Suddenly, she heard Claire’s voice. “Cherise?”

The familiar yet strange, soft call, along with the warmth that spread from her palm throughout her entire body, made Cherise stop in her tracks and stand still.

If there had been another person in the room, they would have clearly seen the shock and stiffness on Cherise’s face. Slowly, her eyes began to glisten with tears.

After standing there for a moment, Cherise slowly lowered her head and looked at her hand, which was now held by Claire. The tears she had been holding back could no longer be contained and slid down her cheeks.

Afraid that Claire would notice, she quickly and quietly wiped her eyes.

meet the gaze of Claire, she spoke again, “Cherise, why aren’t you saying anything? It’s

time

much. Let me take a good look at you. I need to apologize to

more, looking extremely remorseful, Cherise quickly turned around and interrupted her, “Don’t say anything more. You

after speaking these words did Cherise finally meet Claire’s eyes. And in that moment, the last barrier in her heart completely crumbled. She couldn’t

the heavy burden in Claire’s heart was finally lifted, and she smiled through her tears.

never see you again. I never expected that fate would still be so kind to me. You’re even more beautiful than in

grandmother, Amelia—a woman who exuded

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was about to close her eyes again, Cherise quickly said, “Mom, don’t sleep yet. Listen to me first. I

to Clusia, so I can give you the chance to enjoy this beautiful world again.”

words came out in a rush. Just as Claire’s eyes were about to close completely, she seemed to muster all her strength and managed to say a single word,

an unprecedented sense of relief wash over her entire being. She smiled, a beautiful smile

of the room, Morris, who was waiting

he called

just as gently, “Morris, get ready. We’re heading back to Clusia tomorrow.”

Morris nodded, genuinely

Claire, who was still in a semi–conscious state, had already been wheeled onto

Hank were saying their final goodbyes to Lucy.

not coming back to Clusia with us? I don’t feel right leaving you here in Astamia alone, Hank said, clearly reluctant to

my mom all these years. I know you have your concerns, but if you ever

could also use a close and

you.”

knew that all her relatives in Clusia had passed away. Over the years, only her mom and Hank had been by her side. She just didn’t know if Lucy

Lucy shyly waved her hand and said, “I’ll just stay