Chapter 434

Claire struggled free from Mr. Tempest's arms.

The moment she slipped away, he felt a hollow ache in his chest, his face openly longing for more.

Claire walked up to Orion and planted a soft kiss on his cheek, her voice bright and clear. "Thank you, big brother. I'm so glad you're here."

Claire was a master at keeping the peace-no favoritism for anyone.

Between Mr. and Mrs. Tempest and Orion, the three adults were utterly charmed by her sweetness, their faces breaking into wide, delighted smiles.

Orion, still flushed from Claire's gratitude, turned crimson in an instant.

He stammered, "Y-you don't need to thank me, sis. I... I'll always protect you."

Mr. and Mrs. Tempest exchanged a warm glance, watching the children's interaction. The whole room seemed to glow with happiness and love.

Just then, the butler approached respectfully. "Sir, ma'am, dinner is ready."

Tempest took Claire's hand. "Come on,

with delicious,

tingled, and she nearly burst

of kindness from

once had anyone waited for her to eat. She'd never even had a

she ever got were

fridge, nor was a crumb ever wasted-because the uneaten food always ended up on her

led wasn't even as good as the

dog's food was meticulously prepared for nutrition; Claire, on the other

of hearty food, she couldn't help but remember the harsh treatment

Come, sit by me," Mrs.

the four of them sat together

and Mrs. Tempest and Orion felt their own

took Claire to the bathroom

pajamas, Mrs. Tempest carried her to bed, tucked her

gentle and soothing, echoing

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