On her wedding night with York, she had casually mentioned that the old Watkins family mansion was the most beautiful house she had ever lived in.
As York held her, he had promised he would find a way to get it back for her.
...
In the end, Claudia accepted the deed.
Peter sat in his car, watching as Claudia got into her own car and drove away.
He tapped the bank card in his hand and cursed York under his breath. "You damn fool."
At seven that evening, Peter's car pulled into the Ferguson Estate. He saw Darleen waiting for him by his parking spot, dressed in thin clothes.
"What are you doing running around out here instead of resting in bed?"
Peter walked over, shrugging off his coat and wrapping it around Darleen's shoulders.
Darleen stared at him, tears welling in her eyes. "I called you but you didn't answer. I thought you weren't coming."
Peter's heart ached. He pulled her into a hug. "I must have accidentally put my phone on silent."
He comforted her, "Don't worry. From now on, wherever you are, I'll be there. You won't be able to get rid of me even if you try."
Darleen's muffled voice came from his chest. "Peter, your mother just dropped off your luggage. She said you should stay here at the estate without any worries, that your older brother and sister-in-law are enough to handle things at the Louis family home."
Peter was speechless.
That was his dear mother for you. Already kicking him out of the nest.
...
The two returned to the living room.
Wendy's condition was still very poor. She would wake up only to cry, lost in a daze, and wouldn't listen to anyone.
Sewell's state was also at rock bottom. He had dyed his hair, put on a suit, and was forcing himself to greet guests who came to pay their respects.
In the blink of an eye, it was the seventh day after York's death.
While at work, Claudia received a call from York's aunt, asking if she wanted to go with Darleen to the cemetery to pay respects.
Claudia declined.
She had work during the day.
In the evening, she had to go to a television station to film a medical awareness segment.
Besides, in her heart, she had no desire to visit York's grave again.
York?!
Their eyes met. Claudia's widened in disbelief.
She grabbed York's arm, looked at his watch, and was utterly stunned.
She had been reborn!
Reborn on the day she and York got their marriage license!
"Claudia?"
Hearing York's familiar voice, Claudia met his deep, cautious gaze.
The staffer spoke again, annoyed. "Are you two going to take the picture or not? If not, let the next couple go."
Before the words were even out of his mouth, Claudia shoved York away and bolted for the door.
This marriage.
She wouldn't go through with it, not even if it killed her.
Behind her, York stared blankly at Claudia's fleeing figure, and the corners of his eyes slowly began to redden.

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