Chapter 41

Vincent noticed the wound on her forehead, his eyes filled with concern. "You're hurt," he said gently.

Claire simply stared at the ground, her silence speaking volumes.

"Who did this to you? Tell me, and I'll make sure they pay," Vincent's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing across them.

Yet his concern sounded almost laughable to Claire.

He was the one who once promised to protect her.

But he was also the one who sent her to prison.

Five years ago, she had desperately hoped he would stand by her as her defense lawyer.

Instead, he sat across from her in court, representing Vanessa, listing every piece of damning evidence against her with a cold, detached demeanor. Each word was like a dagger, pinning her to the pillar of shame, robbing her of her freedom, her dignity, her education, and her future...

She had trusted him once, only to be betrayed in the worst way possible.

her her

was the person she feared most,

together, a bond formed over countless years. How could he so easily

Vanessa. Despite having known the Linwood family for a similar length of time, they were willing to sacrifice their own blood to protect Vanessa, sparing her from

face twisted

you

my reasons. Please forgive me, okay? I promise I'll never let you suffer

no interest

she shouldn't have borne, she

of explanation could undo

leg would never fully heal; she was permanently deaf in her left ear; the kidney she lost would

lay bare before her how could she forgive the

away, but Vincent gripped it too tightly

his, her gaze as cold as ice,

chest, suffocating him. In that moment, he was almost overwhelmed by the disdain

voice was cold and unyielding,

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