Chapter 443

Sean's mind was in turmoil, her soft confession of "I like you" echoing over and over in his head.

He could feel his cheeks burning, the flush spreading all the way to his ears as his eyes darted around the room, unsure where to look.

Nervously, his small hands twisted the sheets, while his heart pounded wildly out of control.

Did Claire... fall for him at first sight?

It must be, he thought. Why else would she propose to him?

Claire, watching Sean's bashful expression, couldn't help but burst out laughing. He looked absolutely adorable-so different from the composed, reserved man she'd known in her previous life.

Still giggling, she reached out and gently poked his cheek with her finger.

Sean's blush deepened to a near-crimson, and for a moment, he looked so

flustered he didn't seem to know what to do with himself.

Suddenly, he sprang up from the bed. The abrupt movement startled Claire, who blinked in confusion.

she asked, tilting her

as he mumbled, "I... I'm going to get you something to

out of the room,

retreat, Claire couldn't hold back

Foster always this easy to embarrass as a kid? All she'd done was kiss him and tease him a little. She'd half-expected the same stoic, unflappable

across her chest, Claire's lips curled in an affectionate smile. The younger

out to the upstairs landing, leaning over the

as a board, clearly

bedroom door creaked open at the end of the hallway. Out stepped a striking woman, her figure elegant and alluring. She wore

frowned. Since when was there a little girl

seen

seen

that sullen

her home?

so cold

a four- o five-year-old girl

woman sauntered toward Claire, her steps silent on the floor in

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