Chapter 324 The Children Stand Up for Kelly

"Mommy...Shane called out nervously. His voice was soft, tinged with fear and a hint of tears.

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Clarisa smiled cheerfully and walked over, placing a gift in front of Shane. “Shane, Mommy came to see

you.

Kelly felt a sharp pang of sorrow; it was agonizing to see the child in such a state.

"He was still so young, completely unaware that he had already become a pawn in the power struzzles

between adults.

Shane gripped Jasper's hand tightly, looking helplessly between Clarissa and Kelly.

"Mommy..." Shane spoke again, choking up as he looked toward Kelly.

The "Mommy" he called for was Kelly.

Kelly felt a sharp pain in her chest. She stepped forward quickly, wanting to hold Shane, but Clarissa beat her to it and scooped the child into her arms.

Shane clearly resisted, unwilling to let go of Jasper.

Ignoring the potential for Jasper's injury, Clarissa roughly pulled Shane up, causing Jasper to fall to the floor.

Jasper lay on the ground, looking utterly aggrieved as he reached out his hands for Shane.

Shane looked back at Jasper in worry, his body tensing with resistance in Clarissa's arms. "Jasper..

"Shane, did you miss Mommy?" Clarissa asked him with a smile.

Shane didn't answer, lowering his head in silent distress, his eyes reddening.

Mommy to give birth to you?" Clarissa said, still clinging to the narrative she had long drilled

for years, turning Shane into a puppet. A marionette that would only

angry. Her patience had

watching

and carried him off to the side. "Why does our Shane look so skinny? Has she been treating you badly? Tell Mommy, I'll

remained silent,

Shane is-he looks like he's been through a lot. Kelly must be starving him, or picking on him while pampering

angrily to Kelly. "A child's birthday is a big deal, and this is all you did? Just a few people, and nothing prepared? Do you not remember the kind of parties we used to

Wade had spoiled Shane endlessly. His

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Cisidren

every prominent figure

this year. Kelly and Zev made things seem

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wasn't irritated by the simplicity itself, but by the way it pricked his

was, Shane's existence was a mistake, his mistake, and Shanesn't

He felt guilty.

to Shane. Shouldn't you take responsibility for him? Blood ties aren't everything-family and love matter more, don't they?" Clarissa took the

furious at the

you insane? Get out!" Zev snapped,

at what you've done look how scared Shane is!" Clarissa said, gazing down at the trembling

it was she who had scared

stop at nothing to get what

Shane cried, calling out for

forward, wanting to take Shane, but Regina blocked his way. Regina turned to Eric angrily. "Why are you just standing there? Stop him!" Eric

gave birth to this child. What right do you have to take him from me?" Clarissa backed away with Shane in her arms, clearly unwilling to hand

to us—there's documentation to prove it. If you keep making a scene,

muttered, "He's just a brute.

father you missed your mommy," Clarissa urged Shane to speak. As long as Shane said words,

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