NovelEndChapter 524 She'd survived years in the orphanage without ever developing stomach problems, but after joining the Linwood family, she fell ill.
Claire had always pretended she didn't know about her own condition, but in truth, she was well aware-she just chose to ignore it, never letting anyone see that she was hurting.
She remembered one night clearly: Ethan had one of his usual bouts of stomach pain.
Whenever Ethan was sick, it was always Claire who rushed around, tending to his every need.
That night was no different. Claire took care of Ethan as she always did.
Later, when Adah got up in the night, she happened to catch sight of Claire, exhausted, collapsed on the couch in the living room, quietly taking the smedicine Ethan used for his stomach.
It was only then that Adah realized Claire was sick too.
Adah had always thought that a girl who grew up in a place like an orphanage must be tough-what was a stomachache to someone like her? Nothing she couldn't handle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut now, she understood: being able to endure suffering just meant there was always more suffering waiting.
In her previous life, Claire had endured so much. Far too much.
And now, it was Adah's turn to experience this gnawing pain for herself.
"We're going home." "Mom, you're this sick. You should let Claire know. She's your daughter, after all." Adah gave a bitter smile. "When Claire was so sick she couldn't get out of bed, not a single person in the Linwood family cared about her." Ethan fell silent, unable to find a single word in response.
After being discharged from the hospital, mother and son returned to Cresthaven.
For the past ten years, Adah had thrown herself into work, believing that only by keeping busy could she stop her mind from wandering back to old regrets.
So, they continued living in the villa, never lacking for anything.
But illness strikes like a landslide. As soon as she got home, Adah collapsed into bed and couldn't get up again. She put all her assets in Ethan's name.
Ethan hesitated. "Mom, shouldn't you leave something for Claire?" Pain filled Adah's eyes. "You think I don't want to? But I know Claire would never accept it. She's been waiting for the day she can cut all ties with us-why would she want anything from me?" "Ethan, I'm leaving everything to you.
If ever forgives you, you r the share that's rightf hers." "Okay," Ethan replied quietly.
The days slipped by.
Six months passed in a blur.
Adah was ravaged by stomach cancer. She grew gaunt, her frwithered, lying in bed like a shadow of her former self.
Ethan couldn't stop the tears from falling as he saw what his mother had become.
"Mom, I'm going to find Claire right now. Hang in there. I promise I'll bring her here." Adah summoned all her strength to grip his hand. Her voice was barely audible. "Don't go. I don't want her to seelike this. It would only frighten her." She knew, even if Ethan went to find Claire, she wouldn't come.
All Adah wanted was to keep the last shred of dignity before she died.
Her eyes grew cloudy.
Claire, you really are so coldhearted. Your mother is dying, and you still won't forgive me-not even a word.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut how could I blyou? I have no right.
Even if I die with regrets, I brought this on myself.
If there's another life after this, I hope given a second chance.
hope t won't have to lose you before I realize what truly matt
With that, Adah's heavy eyelids finally closed, and her breathing stilled. Northcrest City.
Suddenly, a sharp pain seized Claire, nearly making her faint.
Sean, seeing her turn pale, immediately called for the family doctor.
After a thorough check, the doctor beamed. "Congratulations, si?Your wife is pregnant." Claire's eyes lit up with delight.
So that's why she'd been feeling unwell-she was expecting.
Maybe it was the joy of hearing the news, but all her discomfort seemed e to vanish in an instant.
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