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.

she spoke again, “Cherise, why aren’t you saying anything?

struggled for a long time before I could wake up.

take a good look at you. I

say anything more. You don’t need to. I won’t blame you. I know everything, I understand

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 help but call out again, “Mom!”

that word “mom,” the heavy burden in Claire’s heart was finally lifted, and she smiled through her tears. “My sweet Cherise.

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

her face remained lit up with a bright, radiant smile, just like Cherise’s grandmother, Amelia—a woman who exuded optimism and brightness despite being confined to a hospital bed for

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

until we get back to Clusia, so I can give you

eyes were about to close completely, she

“okay,” Cherise felt an unprecedented sense of relief wash over her entire being. She smiled, a beautiful smile that lit up her face.

room, Morris, who was waiting outside, immediately knew what had

he called softly.

“Morris, get ready. We’re heading back

Morris nodded, genuinely

others went to Astamia International Airport. Claire, who was still in a semi–conscious state, had already been wheeled onto the plane by Morris’s people in advance.

the passenger pick–up area, Cherise and Hank were saying their final

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

you for taking care of my mom all these years. I know you have your concerns,

think my mom could also use a close and trusted friend

you.”

Over the years, only her mom

hearing this, Lucy shyly waved her hand and said, “I’ll