Quinn Thorne shouted frantically, but no matter how much he called, there was no response.
The corner gate was just as empty as before.
Quinn stood there, dazed.
Aidan Lynch called out worriedly, "Quinn..."
"Yeah." Quinn responded, his voice low, "I know, I know I saw it wrong."
In reality, what else could it have been except a mistaken sighting?
His eyes were filled with an undeniable bitterness.
If it wasn’t a mistake, how else could he have seen Anya Forrest?
Not to mention, he had personally handled Anya’s remains back then. Even if she were still alive, she would never appear before him again.
She hated him to the core!
Quinn turned around, his silhouette full of desolation and sorrow, invoking a sense of compassion, making one want to soothe his inner wounds.
However, not everyone felt that way.
Through the dense leaves, Anya watched his departing figure, her eyes brimming with hatred.
Quinn Thorne, I’ve come back for revenge.
Brenda Adler was holding Claire North’s hand, chatting in the living room.
Brenda’s eyebrows relaxed, her face full of smiles, as she praised, "My daughter is truly outstanding, getting the future father-in-law’s approval so quickly. With his support, it’s much easier to secure your position in the Hawthorne Family." The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the novel·fire·net
"That’s true, but Elias Hawthorne either avoids me or treats me coldly, while wholeheartedly protecting Raina. I find it difficult to sit on the Young Mistress Hawthorne’s throne and become the Head Mistress." Claire said with anger.
Only heaven knows how much resentment she endured at the Hawthorne Family!
Since she returned to being the eldest daughter of the North Family, she hadn’t endured such grievances.
"What’s wrong? Feeling discouraged?" Brenda said, "If you really are, it doesn’t matter. I’ll have your daddy arrange a marriage with the Shelby Family. You’ll be a Young Madam there too."
"How is that the same? The Shelby Family isn’t even worthy of carrying shoes for the Hawthorne Family!" Claire was extremely agitated.
She used to be foolish, thinking the Shelby Family and Beau Shelby were outstanding enough. However, after seeing the Hawthorne Family and meeting Elias Hawthorne, she realized how short-sighted she had been before.
There’s no way she would willingly be with Beau Shelby again.
Claire said, "Mommy, you don’t need to provoke me. In my life, Claire North only wants the best man, or I would rather not marry. I’m merely feeling a bit frustrated."
Brenda looked at Claire gently, "My daughter is so excellent and beautiful, I believe no man can resist you. Once you’re in Elias Hawthorne’s bed and have his child, Elias will definitely divorce Raina and marry you. Wasn’t the reason Raina could marry him in the first place because Old Mrs. Hawthorne wanted a mother for Baby Hawthorne?"
When Claire heard this, she couldn’t help but clench her teeth. Even after so much time had passed, just mentioning it still made her uneasy.
Brenda understood her daughter’s thoughts well. Even if it were her own, she would feel extremely upset. She was about to comfort her daughter more when they suddenly heard the voice of a servant.
"Young Master Shelby, why are you standing there and not coming in?"
Brenda and Claire were startled, feeling a bit flustered.
Having been through much, Brenda quickly calmed down. She squeezed her daughter’s hand tightly, signaling her with a glance.
Brenda stood up and said with a smile, "Beau, what brings you here at this time?"
As she spoke, she quietly observed Beau Shelby.