Chapter 43

Claire sat on the park bench for what felt like an eternity, long enough for the skies to darken and the streetlights to flicker to life, one by one. The soft, amber glow of the lamps bathed her in a melancholic light as she sat there, unmoving.

Her eyes were distant, staring into the void, while the passing cars rushed by, their gusts of wind tangling her hair-the perfect metaphor for the chaos of her life.

Not far away, Vincent stood within the shadows, silently watching her. Seeing her slender figure, he felt an ache, as if countless needles were piercing his heart, spreading pain throughout every corner of his being.

He longed to step forward, to wrap her in his arms, and confess his regrets. He was willing to atone for the decisions he had made, if only she would grant him the chance to make amends, no matter the cost.

Yet, fear held him back. He dreaded that his approach might rekindle her disdain and resistance, that the chasm between them would become even more

insurmountable due to his actions.

So, he stood behind her, watching from a distance.

As night deepened, Claire finally rose, her movements slow and weary, and began to make her way toward the Linwood family residence.

reality, trailing her from

the time Claire reached the Linwood family home. As she approached, she spotted May standing anxiously at the villa's entrance. Upon seeing Claire, May's worried expression melted into a relieved smile as

she noticed the bandage on Claire's forehead and her pallid complexion, a flicker of pain

head

skeptical. "Are you sure you're

replied with a nod, taking a deep breath

full of gratitude. "Thanks

master is actually quite a decent person. If you two can clear

tugging at her lips. Watching May's grateful expression toward Ethan only filled

ironic how someone like Ethan could hurt others and still have his victims feel indebted

school. For her, the details didn't matter as much as knowing that Ethan

wanted to, he could find countless ways to torment someone. This time, he used Mandy to manipulate her; next time, it

away from it all. Yet, she couldn't bear to leave May and Mandy

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