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."

hand. "Come on, Claire,

in the dining room, where the table was laden with delicious, aromatic

nose tingled, and she nearly

a simple act of kindness from Mr. and Mrs. Tempest nearly brought her to tears,

with the Linwood family, not once had anyone waited for her to eat. She'd never even had a

she ever got were cold

was never any such thing as leftovers in their fridge, nor was a

life she'd led wasn't even as good

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

a table full of hearty food, she couldn't

be starving. Come, sit by me," Mrs. Tempest said gently. "Eat whatever you

the four of them

contentment. Seeing her enjoy the food, Mr. and Mrs. Tempest

to the bathroom to help her

Tempest carried her to bed, tucked

soothing, echoing softly in the

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