Chapter 46

Addison found herself speechless as the crowd around her hurled increasingly outrageous comments. Tears threatened to spill over.

Clara, however, just opened the car door and slipped inside. "Addison, hop in," she called.

With eyes red and puffy, Addison climbed into the car.

The farmers waved their brooms in the air, cheering as if they'd just banished a bad omen.

Catching a glimpse of this in the rearview mirror, Addison was so enraged she nearly choked. Unable to hold it in anymore, she broke down in tears.

The driver, a middle-aged man who looked like he'd had a rough night, gripped the steering wheel tightly and started crying, too.

Who wouldn't feel hurt? Their genuine intentions were stomped on, and they were slapped with unfounded accusations!

Clara, sitting by the window, watched the scenery blur outside. She heard the sobs and felt a bit helpless. "Come on, stop crying."

Addison was falling apart, sniffling into a tissue as she sobbed. "We're just so upset. I've never been treated like this. Quinn is such a piece of work. She makes me so mad. Clara, is this how it is with the Bradford family? Everyone just sides with her without thinking. Now I get why you have a bad reputation."

like that, but she had to admit she'd been a bit

feeling someone gently

Does it hurt a lot?" "It's not that bad. Please, stop crying. It's not the end

a few more

and wash her hair, finally

she was about to ask the front desk for a first-aid kit, there was a knock

and found someone in a white coat standing there. "Ms. Clara, Mr. Dylan sent

Dylan?

seen him since she'd returned. How did he know about her

the doctor, looking toward the opposite door, but it

donned gloves, and began treating her wound.

brow relaxed slightly, although her forehead was still damp

fever-reducing medication.

"Thank you."

back down

room and closed

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