Chapter 294

In an instant, sunlight streamed through the open doorway, spilling across her like a silent summons, beckoning her toward hope.

A flicker of relief flashed across Vanessa's face, as if she could finally escape the looming danger.

But the moment she saw the man standing in the doorway, her smile froze. Terror drained all color from her eyes.

A slender, gleaming blade caught the light as the man used it to lift Vanessa's chin, forcing her to stumble backward, step by step.

As she retreated, the man with the knife finally came fully into view.

He was tall and broad-shouldered, the cut of his black suit accentuating his lean waist and long legs. His expression was cold and unreadable, but it was his eyes that chilled the room-hard, battle-worn, as if he'd seen more blood than most could imagine.

It was Jeffry.

"Get back," he ordered, his voice cool and sharp as a gunshot, striking straight at Vanessa's heart.

Her pupils dilated. She stiffly turned around and, unwillingly, walked back to stand beside Sophia and Garnett Brown.

Nathan watched the scene unfold, feeling his hopes sink. Vanessa's instinctive reaction made it painfully clear that her true allegiance was with the driver, Garnett Brown.

Brian turned to Claire, his face twisted in agony. Suddenly, his knees buckled, and he collapsed to the floor with

so sorry," he choked

face stayed utterly calm, her silence more devastating

composure told Brian she'd given up on him completely-he no longer meant

this, his body trembled

make it right. I'll atone, I'll pay you back—if you need a kidney, I'll give it to you. Just please... don't shut me out," Brian

Claire only looked away, unmoved by

to let his words touch her. To Claire, his

control. He began slamming his forehead against the floor,

forehead split open, blood trickling down his

Karin, unable to watch any longer, turned

this? Isn't this

disbelief etched

was aware

about Claire's miserable time in prison while you sat by my bed doing nothing to help her, it felt like

should have borne

were cruel to Claire and indulgent to Vanessa. What right do you

deserve her. Not

yourself, Brian. You have no one

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