NovelGoldChapter 230 Victor winced as Claire's grip tightened on his arm, her agitation palpable. He quickly tried to soothe her, "Take a deep breath, Claire." But how could Claire possibly calm down? Yet, as she met Victor's reassuring gaze, she forced herself to swallow the rising tide of emotions, struggling to maintain her composure.
Seeing Claire's distress, Victor felt a pang of sympathy. Claire's life had been unbearably harsh.
Even as an outsider, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of pity.
At that moment, Sean spoke up, "Claire, chere." It was the first the had addressed her so warmly by her first name.
Yet Claire, with her back to him, neither heard nor saw him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSean paused, momentarily confused by her lack of response, then remembered she couldn't hear him. He stood up, walked over to her, and gently took her hand.
Feeling the warmth of his touch, Claire instinctively turned her head to see Sean's lips moving, "Don't worry, sit down and let's talk this through slowly." Claire followed Sean to the sofa, her eyes fixed on Victor, terrified of missing any crucial piece of information. Victor sat opposite her, clearing his throat, trying to keep his voice steady.
"Claire, I know you're desperate for answers right now, but this is all very complicated. I don't know who took your kidney or where it ended up." "But I can tell you, your kidney was targeted long before you were sent to prison." As he spoke, Victor pulled out a folder filled with documents and laid them out on the coffee table.
"Take a look at this. Isn't this the kidney compatibility test you did eight years ago? I need to know why you took the test and who took you to the hospital." Claire's hands trembled as she picked up the documents, her eyes scanning the contents frantically.
When she saw the date was from eight years ago, her pupils dilated, and a jolt of realization seemed to shock her entire body.
Eight years ago, after rejoining the Linwood family, Nathan and Adah had taken her to Cresthaven General Hospital for a check-up, apparently concerned for her health.
That was the only full check-up she ever had. Back then, she was overjoyed, thinking her parents genuinely cared about her wellbeing.
That day, there were a multitude of tests, though she barely remembered the details, apart from the memorable blood work.
So, all of this wasn't about care-it was a meticulously planned conspiracy? Did they bring her back just for her kidney? As this horrifying possibility dawned on her, Claire's body began to tremble uncontrollably, her fear quickly transforming into a burning hatred.
"E-Eight years ago, the day after I chome, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood tookto Cresthaven General Hospital for a full check-up," Claire's voice wavered, barely managing to form complete sentences, "It was for compatibility testing? They planned everything from the start?" She could accept that they didn't love her. Despite everything, she had never felt warmth in the Linwood household.
But she couldn't accept that they not only lacked love but also saw her only as a tool for harvesting organs. Claire's eyes reddened, tears spilling over in an instant.
Everyone present was moved by her anguish, their expressions filled with empathy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSean, usually the epitof calm and restraint, now exuded a chilling anger, like a volcano on the verge of eruption.
He had encountered many despicable people, but none as vile as the Linwoods. However, despite his rage, Sean maintained his composure.
After a moment of contemplation, he hit the nail on the head, "A year ago, did anyone from the Linwood family have a hospital stay?" All eyes swiftly turned to Victor.
Victor pondered for a moment, then shook his head thoughtfully, "A year ago, no one from the Linwood family was hospitalized... but Vanessa was studying abroad, and only returned this year." Sean's eyes flashed dangerously; he never believed in coincidences.
"Find out if she cback to the country a year ago," he said, his tone decisive.
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