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?

Adah and

small smile. "Is Ms.

replied warmly,

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

Every detail matched her memories, as if time itself had

Ethan Linwood was kneeling beside the sofa, while Adah stood

Ethan's face was

twisted in

"Mom, what's happened to you?

we were little,

you divorce Dad, you kicked Vanessa

if

why do you have to punisher? Her health is already fragile, but you keep yelling at her, even hitting her. If anything happens to her, it'll be

Ethan's every word was a challenge-an accusation

a shred of empathy for her in his

expected his wife to raise her. If Adan

her own

mother should ever have to endure

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