Chapter 2

"You still owe Vanessa an apology."

"Get in the car; I won't say it again."

Claire found those words bitterly ironic.

She had explained it countless times-it wasn't her who pushed Irene Cole; it was Vanessa. But no one believed her. They all chose to side with Vanessa.

Claire was the real daughter of the Linwood family, yet her entire family only trusted Vanessa's version of events.

She felt guilty, indeed-guilty for coming back, for yearning for a family affection that was never truly hers.

She realized her mistake. She would change.

She would walk away, far enough to never compete with Vanessa for her parents' and brother's love, never again be a thorn in their side.

But why was Ethan so displeased?

She subtly pulled her hand away from his, stepping back to put some distance between them.

used to trail after him like a shadow, desperate for

striving to soften his

indifferent, as if she couldn't be bothered

lifeless demeanor only

years behind bars, and if she hadn't learned

to explode, a soothing voice interrupted

"Claire."

her previously calm

recognized that voice instantly—it

of sight, and the man's

on your

with a "thank you." But coming from Vincent, it felt like salt in her

renowned lawyer, had represented Vanessa

he had said, "Claire, Vanessa has never suffered. She wouldn't survive prison. Can you take the blame for

endure it,

she was accustomed to hardship, did that mean she

true daughter of the Linwood family to prison had made him a star attorney in

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