Chapter 485

Claire Tempest's heart clenched, a web of pain slowly unfurling in her chest.

Of course May didn't recognize her; she hadn't seen her in this life, so how could she know her face?

Claire had braced herself for this. She'd told herself again and again to expect it. But now, standing here, actually facing it, the ache was more than she could bear.

In her previous life, May had been the only one in the Linwood family who cared for her-who loved her, protected her.

Now, fate had twisted things so that she and May were nothing but strangers.

A sting crept into Claire's nose, the threat of tears rising. She quickly dropped her gaze, hiding any sign of emotion.

Her voice came out soft and gentle, almost melodic.

"Ma'am, my name is Claire. I'm here to see Mrs. Linwood."

May paused, taken aback for a moment, before she recovered. "You must mean Ms. Jones, right?"

Ms. Jones?

Was she referring to Adah Jones Linwood?

research, Adah and Nathan Linwood's lives had

small

May replied warmly,

moment Claire stepped into the house, it felt as if she'd slipped back in time -right

her memories,

in the living room: Ethan Linwood was

Ethan's face was

twisted in

to you? You used to adore

little, but now

Not only did you divorce Dad, you kicked Vanessa out of

at his mother. "So what if Vanessa's

but you keep yelling at her, even

word was a challenge-an accusation

with resentment. There wasn't a shred of

endured. Nathan Linwood had brought his mistress's daughter into their home and expected his wife to raise her. If

her

mother should ever have to

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