Chapter 115

When Brian saw his sister's tears well up at the mention of Claire's name, it felt as though he was swallowing a thousand needles-an unbearable pain.

On one hand, he couldn't bring himself to believe that Claire, whom he had always thought of as bright and kind, could be so cruel. On the other hand, his sister's silent sobs cut through him like a sharp sword, continuously wounding his heart.

His gaze was fixed on Irene's tear-streaked face. He gritted his teeth, his throat felt constricted with emotion as he spoke hoarsely, "Irene, don't be sad. I won't let anyone hurt you again. Even if Claire has already served five years in prison, it can't atone for her sins. I promise, I'll make things right for you."

Despite his words, his heart felt as if it had been torn in two.

No, it wasn't Claire-it was Vanessa.

Tears streamed down Irene's face. How she wished she could speak right now, or even just open her eyes. But she was trapped in this immobile body, unable to dispel the growing misunderstanding.

A few days passed, and on this particular morning, the rain in Cresthaven finally ceased.

In Northcrest City, Aberdeen could no longer sit still. "Grace, is it still raining in Cresthaven?"

cleared up," Grace replied with a smile, noticing the older woman's

right away. We can reach by noon and see my granddaughter-in-law by afternoon," the old lady said, growing

already packed. We can leave immediately," Grace

them set out at

talking about Claire, her excitement evident

into disappointment upon arriving in Cresthaven, as the change in climate took

travel had been too taxing, and she wasn't feeling well. Seeing her state, Grace suggested, "Ma'am, perhaps we should call Young Master Sean to

as ever, immediately refused. "No, if my granddaughter-in- law comes along and sees me like this, it wouldn't be good. If she feels obliged to

was at a loss for

he'll end up all alone. With

Grace sighed, "Well..."

Once I'm feeling better, I'll call Sean. I want

decision, Grace helped the old lady

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