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.

you?" Clarissa said, still clinging to the narrative she

turning Shane into a puppet.

was growing angry.

watching Clarissa and

side. "Why does our Shane look so skinny? Has she been treating you badly? Tell

remained silent, saying

a lot. Kelly must be starving him, or picking on him while pampering her own children," Regina said

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

Zev weren't around, Wade had spoiled Shane

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prominent

year. Kelly and Zev made things seem

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by the simplicity itself, but by the

was a mistake, his mistake, and Shanesn't

He felt guilty.

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

deeply, furious at

Are you insane? Get out!"

look at what you've done look

it was she

stop at nothing

for both Kelly and

but Regina blocked his way. Regina turned to Eric angrily. "Why are you just standing there? Stop him!" Eric shrugged.

gave birth to this child. What right do you have to take him from me?" Clarissa

need serious help. You already gave up custody and legally signed him over to us—there's documentation to prove it. If you keep making a scene, I'll call the police and have you arrested!" Zev shoved Eric aside effortlessly.

face, muttered,

missed your mommy," Clarissa urged Shane to speak. As long as Shane said words, Zev wouldn't

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