Chapter 289

Claire had long since learned just how foolish Brian could be.

In fact, foolish people were often more infuriating than cruel ones.

She'd tried to explain things to him before, but Brian never listened. Even when Irene stepped in to testify, his suspicion never wavered.

His self-righteous attitude-convinced that everyone else was blind to the truth but him-struck Claire as utterly ridiculous. She couldn't help but let out a laugh, sharp with mockery.

"Well, since you're so sure the hospital would never help Vanessa and Nathan do something so awful, let me show you some proof. You'll see exactly why the hospital would go along with them."

As she spoke, Claire pulled open the coffee table drawer and took out a folder.

She rose slowly to her feet, dragging her injured leg as she made her way toward Brian.

The closer Claire got, the harder Brian's heart pounded in his chest.

There was a certainty in her gaze, a calmness in her manner that sent a chill creeping up his spine. Even as he kept blustering that he didn't believe her, deep down, Brian already knew the truth.

Claire stopped right in front of him, meeting his eyes without a hint of fear. She held the folder out to him and said in an even voice, "Take a look. Once you've read it, you'll understand exactly why the hospital played along."

his anxiety with a scoff. "Fine. Let's see what game

to tremble, his breath coming in shallow,

of Cresthaven General Hospital was Nathan's lover-and Vanessa's biological

wonder Vanessa and Nathan had been so

right next to Brian, and as he

had never imagined that someone could dig

finally realized just how dangerous Sean could be, if even

stay here another second. She had to get

spun around, desperate to

step, a strong hand clamped down on her shoulder. The grip was so tight, it felt

"Vanessa, you're not going anywhere until

sprang to her

the words left her mouth, all the anger Brian had

know what pain feels

pain when you pushed her down

her when you paid inmates to

the three of you plotted to carve

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