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.

spoke again,

time before I could wake up. Mom is so sorry. I’ve missed so much

a good look at you.

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

moment, the last barrier in her

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

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

spoke, 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

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quickly said, “Mom, don’t sleep yet. Listen to me

to Clusia, so I can give you the

eyes were about to close completely, she seemed to muster all her strength and managed to say a single

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

of the room, Morris, who was waiting outside, immediately knew what

called softly.

gently, “Morris, get ready. We’re heading back to Clusia

genuinely happy for Cherise.

International Airport. Claire, who was still in a semi–conscious state, had already been wheeled onto the plane by

area, Cherise and Hank were saying their final

to Clusia with us? I don’t feel right leaving you here in Astamia alone,

up, “Thank you for taking care of my mom all these years. I know you have your concerns, but if you

use a close and trusted friend

you.”

Lucy and 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

hearing this, Lucy shyly waved her hand