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?"

replied with a smile,

old lady said, growing more excited by the minute. She could hardly wait to meet Claire, hoping to

the bags are already packed. We can leave immediately,"

two of them set out at

stop talking about Claire, her excitement

the journey quickly turned into disappointment upon arriving in Cresthaven,

and she wasn't feeling well. Seeing her state, Grace

lady, stubborn 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 take care of me, how will she

a

thinks Sean's a mama's boy because of this and decides not to date him, he'll end up all alone. With his personality, he might never find anyone else.

Grace sighed, "Well..."

the hospital first. Once I'm feeling better, I'll call Sean.

that decision, Grace helped the old lady to Cresthaven

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