Chapter 72

Five years ago, to protect Vanessa, Vincent didn't hesitate to frame Claire and send her to prison.

And now, five years later, he's heard rumors that Claire pushed Vanessa down the stairs. Is he starting to feel guilty and planning to go against her again?

"Yes, I did it," Claire admitted without hesitation.

Vincent had expected Claire to deny or explain, but to his shock, she owned up to it immediately.

He looked at her, disbelief written all over his face.

Claire merely returned his gaze coolly, her eyes full of sarcasm. "So, Attorney Lewis, what's your plan this time? Send me back to prison? How long will it be- five years? Ten?"

Each word was like a sharp blade cutting into Vincent's heart.

He felt as though something was lodged in his throat, rendering him speechless.

"Claire, we've known each other since childhood. You know I would never do that to you."

silent. If she hadn't endured five years behind bars, she might have believed him. Unfortunately, no amount of sweet talk could

now.

to see Vincent, much less listen

not here to arrest me, then you can leave. If you intend to press charges, I'll be

here because I care about you," Vincent said, his

don't need it," Claire

Vincent to the brink of losing his

stepped closer, his eyes filled with desperation and sorrow. "Claire, what do I have to do for you to forgive me? Can't you see how much I care? Ever since you got out, I've been trying to see you whenever I can. Yet, you always push me

eye, her gaze icy and cutting. “I served five years for a crime I didn't commit without complaint. But you, the lawyer who used fake evidence to convict me, are the one who feels wronged? As an attorney, shouldn't you

turned pale, his

any of this, but

his college education when he couldn't afford it. Despite being a wealthy

believe Vanessa would push Irene down the stairs. And with the Linwood family's testimony against Claire,

looked at Claire with deep sadness, hoping she would understand his

no matter what happened, we have to move forward. Why can't

words were a cruel

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