Chapter 582

Hank’s voice was a bit too loud, and Cherise, worried that he might wake Claire, quickly patted his shoulder to signal him to quiet down.

“She just recovered, so let’s try to keep things peaceful for her,” Cherise said softly. “Now that you’re staying here, I’m counting on you to take good care of her.

Leo, Crow, you two have worked hard these past few days. Once things settle down, you can withdraw

Her tone was polite, which made the three of them feel a little uneasy.

After speaking, Cherise glanced upstairs toward the bedroom and turned to Morris. “I’ll go check on her.”

Morris nodded. “Alright, go ahead. I’ll wait here.”

Claire’s villa had recently undergone renovations.

The previous design still had a vintage charm from a decade or two ago, but now, after Cherise had arranged for remodeling, the house had been transformed into a cozy, cream–toned aesthetic–warm, refreshing, and full of life.

Cha

Following the spiral staircase up, slowly made her way to Claire’s bedroom.

The door was only slightly ajar, not fully closed. She knocked gently twice before pushing it open.

As she stepped inside, she saw Claire standing on the balcony, gazing out at the scenery.

Her hair was half–down,

gently in the breeze. From a distance, she looked effortlessly elegant, natural and poised.

faintly and

over.

afraid of startling her. In a soft voice, she called out, “Mom, I’m here.”

Claire turned immer

hearing the familiar voice. “Cherise, you’re here. Where’s Morris?”

Hank’s here too.

“Did he bring his luggage? He said he wanted to

be alone. Plus, Leo and

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door.”

more thoughtful Cherise was, the deeper her guilt became. She waved her over. “Come, sit

seat beside Claire on

and daughter, both stunning in their own way.

charm.

to talk to me about?” Cherise looked

she always had her own way of handling things–decisive and

fearless.

consider her words before finally speaking. “Now that I’m back in Clusia, th might start to

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not sure yet. But

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and your family with Morris. As

Back then, when everyone thought I had passed away, we never officially went through divorce proceedings.

if someone with ulterior motives decides to dig into this, it could become an issue.

you, but for Hank as well–and even for his father, given his position.”

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