Chapter 107

Claire's heart was filled with scorn and indifference.

Watching Adah put on such an act made her feel utterly disgusted.

Just last night, Adah had mercilessly struck her with an ashtray, showing not even

a hint of concern for her well-being. Now, to see her feigning the role of a caring mother was too much to bear.

Claire's rejection was like a dagger to Adah's heart. "Claire, I truly know I was wrong this time. Can you forgive me just this once?"

Seeing that Claire remained unmoved, Ethan quickly interjected, "Claire, Mom was impulsive yesterday, but she regretted it deeply afterward. She searched for you all night, scouring every corner of Crestwood."

"We're family, Claire. Blood ties are unbreakable. Look at your mom now; she's genuinely afraid of losing you."

Claire didn't believe a single word Ethan said.

They claimed to have searched all night, yet they appeared well-rested, without a trace of fatigue or dark circles under their eyes. Clearly, they had only realized her absence early this morning after a good night's sleep.

Mary, hadn't received timely medical treatment, she would

due to any concern from the Linwood family. Claire refused to look at them,

lack of interest made

didn't like seeing her

throw a tantrum like she used to, shouting and making a scene,

least when she was angry, it showed

was growing anxious, frustration boiling over. "What do

us, what will

jail, how many times have you caused trouble? The whole family has been doting on you, loving you, tolerating you, yet you remain unsatisfied, causing trouble again and

and embarrassed the Linwood family by pushing Vanessa? You refused to apologize after we got

of questions, Claire's lips curled into a mocking smile, though her eyes remained as

was futile. Past experiences had taught her that in this so-called family, the truth never mattered; they only had eyes for

nothing

outside the hospital room, Mary had heard every word and couldn't hold back

pushing past Adah and Ethan, and stood by Claire's bedside, slamming a thermos down on

her eyes red with fury and

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