Chapter 38

"Mr. Anderson..."

Brian's brow furrowed ever so slightly, his deep, cold voice carrying an oppressive weight. "Are you afraid of me?"

Claire lowered her gaze, hardly daring to breathe.

Afraid?

How could she not be?

His methods, she had experienced them all during her time in prison. He had stripped away her dignity, left her in agony, yet kept her alive, forcing her to endure each grueling day.

When facing the Linwood family, she could muster some courage to resist.

But in front of him, all her courage vanished, replaced by a fear that seeped into her very bones.

her hands clutched the hem

Anderson, I've explained everything to Miss Anderson. Can I... can I leave now?" Her voice was rushed and trembling, the pitch quivering

meet Brian's gaze, yet she could feel the icy indifference

were a king gazing down at an insignificant

promised me you would kneel and apologize to my sister until

the man, only to drop her gaze again under

endured in prison flashed through her mind like a haunting slideshow, those days

oppressive air around him growing more intense,

Or do you think five years

trembled like a leaf in a

to flee, but her legs felt anchored to the

to explain, but she knew he wouldn't listen. She had tried five years ago, and he hadn't believed

feared him, a fear that pierced her

buckled, and she sank to

Irene and beg for Mr. Anderson's forgiveness." As she spoke, her forehead hit the ground with a heavy thud, over and

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