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."

mask his anxiety with a scoff. "Fine. Let's see what game you're playing now," he said, snatching the

to tremble,

director of Cresthaven General

Vanessa and Nathan had been so confident the

to Brian, and as he read,

that someone could dig up

truly afraid. She finally realized just how dangerous Sean could be, if even

stay here another second. She had to get out.

spun around, desperate

hand clamped down on her shoulder.

and furious, every word forced out between clenched teeth. "Vanessa, you're not going anywhere until

and tears sprang to her

been better if she'd said nothing. The moment the words left her mouth, all the anger Brian had been holding back finally burst free,

you know what pain feels

you think about Irene's pain when you pushed

care how Claire felt when you framed her when you

of you plotted to carve out Claire's organs, did any of you stop to think for a second how much

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