Chapter 91

Claire watched Adah's flustered expression, feeling nothing but a sense of satisfaction. There was not a trace of sympathy in her heart.

Just as she was about to close the door, Adah, seemingly having made up her mind, held it open.

"Claire, there's an auction at Cresthaven this evening, and Heir Foster will be attending. Your mother prepared a dress for you, hoping you could see your future husband in person."

"And so? If I'm not satisfied after meeting him, will you call off the marriage?"

Adah remained silent.

The marriage had been a decision made unilaterally by the Linwood family on Claire's behalf. Claire had no right to refuse.

Whether she agreed or not, she was destined to marry him.

So, what difference did it make if she met him or not?

Adah wanted to sacrifice her for the marriage alliance but didn't want to bear the stigma of selling her daughter for personal gain. That's why she spoke so grandiloquently and pretended to care for her, acting like a hypocrite.

her indifference, Claire wouldn't be so

Claire nor genuinely cared for her; she gave her false hopes only to push

manipulated by the Linwood family, and that was the most

had long seen through everything. Adah's face

It was a red strapless gown, simple in design, conventional

done with

truly considerate." Claire emphasized the word "considerate" with

the obvious mockery and forced a smile. "If you don't like it, Claire,

tossed the dress back to Adah and said, "My injuries haven't healed yet. Are you sure you want me to wear a gown

thighs were still quite visible. The most serious was her

expression. "It was an oversight on my part, and I

give me some money. I'll buy something

was frail, and the lack of nutrition during her growth

six foot two, and Adah at five foot seven. By their genes, Claire's height should have been no less

for her face, which perfectly inherited Nathan and Adah's best features,

out clearly wasn't her size; it

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