Chapter 424

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This way, he could go on fooling himself, pretending Claire was still right there beside him.

She found this behavior utterly revolting.

When she was alive, they never cherished her.

Now that she was gone, they acted as if they couldn't live without her.

But honestly, they brought all this upon themselves. They deserved it.

If Claire was up there watching from heaven, there's no way she'd be moved by their pathetic displays. She'd probably just laugh at the absurdity of it all.

After watching for a while, Irene lost interest and turned away, leaving them to wallow in their misery.

Claire, if there's such a thing as another life, I hope you find happiness.

Please, never again be born into a family like the Linwoods.

That was Irene's heartfelt wish for her.

Out in front of the house, the two men finally stopped fighting. Both of their faces bore the marks of the scuffle.

Ethan didn't seem to care. He just kept staring at the girl, a strange, hopeful smile spreading across his bruised face.

this mean you've forgiven your big

him a vicious glare. "What the hell are you talking about, Claire? I'm

was nothing

could blame her? Ever since she'd gotten together with Brian, she'd had everything she wanted. Just a couple years ago, she was working tables in a noisy bar, and now, overnight, she'd landed herself a

her senseless for more than two years. Her only complaint was that, while he showered her with gifts and affection, he never took things

a habit of silencing her or forbidding her from leaving

he'd taken her out to look

know it,

more than happy to vent

that her one flippant "What the hell, Claire"

the face, shouting,

clapped his hand over her mouth. "Didn't I tell you

you get it? The way you talk, your tone-it's nothing like hers. She was never this

The girl struggled desperately,

was too tight. She couldn't

as she started

faint.

was happening and rushed over.

into his arms, murmuring, "Claire, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Please, forgive

just stared at the

was

is your plan to move

name your price. How

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