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the Blackwood Residence. Once we got there my heart began to

s," the driver sa

mansion in front of her. "Tha

f the taxi. I got inside, the

emotion. Just as I was finishing up, I heard someone com

ing. "Clare, please," he said, his voice

here's nothing to talk about, Mark. I've made u

forward. "But why? What did I do

ything right. You never put me first and never prioritized my needs over Serena's. An

then? You're not thinking about the consequenc

nd. "Survive? You mean

, Clare." Mark replied, his eyes wide with disbelief. "She's practica

Serena's gain, who loves you more than a brother but y

twisted with scorn to see Clare's belongings all packed up. "I always knew you were a go

child to full term. What's wrong with you,

t's it, I've had enough of

Why is he allowing his mother and

took a deep breath, feeling the warm sun on my skin and the fresh air filli

voice behind me. "Clare, wait!" he called

ake this," he said, his eyes pleading. "You have nothing, and I feel bad that

does he? I'm the secret heiress everyone talks about. I

nk card account was frozen, and she had to hide her true identit

the only daughter of Sterling family - Clare Sterling - one of the richest families i

se, one time she knelt and begged her mother-in

r but to show off, "Guess how much money is in here? One hundred millio

ood than lend you money. Because in my eyes

e check from him, and with a look, I tore it in half. "I don't

ck Ford and a Highlander - pulling up to the curb while coming ou

he car, flanked by two burly bodyguards. "Good

f washing over

u cheating on me, Clare? Is that the real r

who you're dealing with, Mark. She

other in confusion, trying to under

over me. I handed my bag to one of the bo

ked back at Mark and his family, still standing

a wave before turning to meet

of

think it's a good idea for me to stay here," Serena said, "

't worry about Clare. Mark kicked her out and divor

delighted to hear that her son divorced her. She thought that Clare didn't know her status,

ot say anything instead he pursued his lips, his mo

omfortable and had an ine

e knows how much she loves him, but this time around she proactively proposed a divorce and went thr

with neither money nor relatives. How will s

as an orphan because she never mentioned her relatives

nd remehmbered how Clare l

s were co

ut she still gritted her teeth and endured it. But

be resilient, not ne

she can survive

ethe beginning of when she had made that threat to when she left Blackwood Res

. "I'm not a little girl anymore, Mrs. Blackwood," she said, her tone sweet.

e not inconveniencing me at all Serena. You saved my life by giving me one of your kidn

"Yes, you're always welcome here,

passion. She had been waiting for just the right time

e's room then?" Serena

, "Of course, dear. M

a sense of triumph. She would go to any lengths to win Mark ove

ISSA

ome, and the familiar surroundings brought back a flood of memories. Joshua, followed me closely behind as we proceeded into the mansion.

urst into the

50s said, opening his arms for a

he's been crying since we le

th warmth. "Clare, it's so good t

I hugged him. "I've miss

ng to marry Mark. I thought he l

e turned serious. "A

erned eyes made me open up. "They

nt wide. "What

. But I'm free no

e safe now. Divorce is good and we have more than enou

relief. "Thank you, Grandpa

andfather asked, his eyes piercing as he studied her face. "Are you rea

y, Grandfather. I want to learn everyt

I'll be free of all this and if you need my help I'll be h

. "Thank

t making plans for you to start at the office soon C

enjoying each other's company and making plans for the

o is still around" Grandfather said with a