NovelGoldChapter 213 The night was deep and dense, like a canvas painted with the darkest shades of ink. Neon lights danced across the sleek body of a black Rolls-Royce, casting a surreal glow. The driver spotted Sean and swiftly opened the car door, bowing slightly, with a humble expression on his face, as he waited for Sean to step inside.
Sean cradled Claire in his arms, his crystal cufflinks shimmering subtly in the dim light. Claire nestled against him like a weary kitten, her eyes closed in peaceful slumber.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSuddenly, a shadow tore through the champagne glow of the streetlights. A fist, propelled with a fierce wind, aimed straight for Sean's face, but was intercepted by Liam just inches from its target. The sickening crack of bones echoed as the assailant let out a pained grunt, immobilized under Liam's grip.
"Sean!" the attacker shouted, struggling futilely. "We, the Linwood family, have no quarrel with you. Why did you have my parents' legs broken? Why did you send my sister to prison? What are you trying to do?" Sean squinted, focusing on the disheveled figure before him. It was Ethan Linwood, looking far removed from his usual composed self. His suit was crumpled and hung loosely on his frlike a rag, his hair a chaotic mess across his forehead, and an unkempt beard shadowed his face, adding years to his appearance. His eyes were bloodshot, set against dark circles as if he'd been punched, and conveyed a depth of exhaustion and despair.
The commotion stirred Claire from her slumber. Her long lashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes, initially dazed and confused. As she took in the tense scene around her and realized she was wrapped in Sean's arms, a blush crept over her cheeks. "Mr. Foster, you can putdown now," she murmured, slightly embarrassed.
Sean released her, his arms feeling suddenly empty. His brow furrowed in mild irritation as he directed an icy gaze towards Ethan, the intruder who had disrupted Claire's rest.
Ethan's eyes briefly brightened at the sight of Claire, but his anger quickly resurfaced. He remembered the countless nights drowning in alcohol, trying to numb the pain of her disappearance, drinking himself into a stupor until he landed in the hospital with a perforated stomach. Since being discharged, he'd been a ghost of his former self, trapped in a cycle of remorse, tormenting himself for ruining Claire's promising future.
This past month had been a relentless self-inflicted punishment, a desperate attempt at redemption. Yet, to his shock, Claire seemed to have found solace in Sean's embrace. She appeared healthier, her complexion glowing with vitality, clad in a bespoke gown, and held close by Sean-a picture that stung his eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer disappearance must have been a tof comfort, while he remained a fool, kept in the dark and consumed by worry.
"Claire!" His voice was coarse with emotion, like sandpaper scraping against rough wood. "Sean Foster had my parents' legs broken. They're still in the hospital, and here you are with him. Do we even matter to you anymore?" Claire regarded Ethan calmly, her gaze as still and profound as a deep lake, unwavering and unruffled. "Family? Did I ever have a family?" Her words were softly spoken yet carried the weight of a bombshell, reverberating through the quiet night with a piercing clarity.
Ethan faltered, a flicker of guilt crossing his face. He opened his mouth to speak, but the words m caught in his throat, and it took him a moment to finally say, "Claire, family ties are unbreakable. Whatever grievances you have, you can always chome."
Claire remained unmoved, her voice as cold and sharp as ice on a winter's night, "Coming back to the Cinwood e family only means getting hurt. When did you ever see my grievances? When did you ever try to resolve anything peacefully?"
Her eyes reflected a profound disgust, as if she were looking at something unspeakably vile. The Linwood family loves to talk about morality, standing on a pedestal to judge me, yet never reflecting on their own faults." "I've been deceived by you not once, not twice, but for three long years. Each time, I chose to trust you, to give you another chance, but all I got in return was being thrown into jail."
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