Chapter 271

The crystal chandelier cast a sharp halo of light across Sean's brow, throwing deep shadows over his features. His gaze was icy, cold as a winter lake, and when it landed on Jarrod, it was as if he were staring not at a living soul, but a corpse.

Meeting that chilling stare, Jarrod felt a wave of cold shoot up from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. His entire body went numb, and beads of sweat broke out across his forehead.

Fighting through the pain and discomfort wracking his body, Jarrod stammered, "M-Mr. Foster..."

But before he could finish, Sean's gaze slid away, shutting Jarrod down without a word.

Sean turned his attention to Claire, his long strides bringing him to her side in an instant. Without hesitation, he reached for her hand.

Claire's pale skin was marred by an angry red burn, a blister already forming where the scalding soup had splashed her.

Sean's brow tightened in concern as he led her gently to the couch.

Just then, Aberdeen, Grace, and May emerged from inside the house.

the burn on Claire's arm, her face crumpling with worry.

with tears. Ever since Claire had called her "Mom" for the first time, Grace had treated her as if she were her own daughter, caring for

Grace's heart ached. She hurried off to get the first

Mandy and exclaimed, "Mandy! What are you

the chaos in the room and the disheveled state of Jarrod and Karin. "What

quickly recounted everything

twisting with disgust as she shot a fierce glare

tightly that when he slammed it onto the hardwood floor, the crack echoed through the silent living room. "How

Claire's hand on his knee, accepting the first aid

He began tending to her burn, his

concern

him, giving a tiny shake of her

with sympathy, and his movements

pin drop. Aberdeen, Grace, May, and

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