This discovery caused Clarice to get flustered and at a loss.
I don't know why Ms. Raines is the real Clarice, let alone what kind of enmity she has with the Madden family.
I only know that once Ms. Raines' true identity is exposed, there would be no room for survival for me, the fake Clarice.
'Ms. Raines told me to impersonate Clarice because she doesn't know that she's the real Clarice. However, once she knows, she might not let me continue to pretend to be Clarice.
'After all, if it were me, I wouldn't allow it either. No one wants to see their identity being taken by someone else.
'If Ms. Raines knows that she's Clarice Madden, she'll go back to the Madden family. Even if she has a grudge against the Madden family, even the deepest grudges will dissipate in the face of family. At that time, Ms. Raines would acknowledge her parents, and I'd be sent back to my old home. I'd have to go back to that dark and desperate life.
'No, I can't go back!
I went through so much just to get out of that suffocating family and live the life I have today. How can I go back?'
The more Clarice thought about it, the more frightened she got. Her body trembled like a leaf, and her face was pale.
Sydney looked at her suspiciously. "What's wrong?"
Clarice's eyes kept flickering. "I... I'm fine...
I just suddenly feel a little uncomfortable..."
"Uncomfortable? Are you sick?" Sydney asked with concern.
Clarice's hand under the table clenched, but she forced a smile on her face. "Yeah. I suddenly have a stomachache."
"I see. I'll bring you to the doctor." Sydney did not doubt her words. Clarice's appearance looked like she was sick.
However, Clarice seemed to be frightened and waved her hand repeatedly to refuse," N-No need, Ms. Raines. I can go by myself. My driver is waiting for me outside I'll just let the driver take me there."
She pointed outside.
Sydney turned her head to look through the glass window and saw a luxury car parked outside. She smiled and nodded. "In that case, go quickly." "Okay. I'll leave now, Ms. Raines. Please call me again if you need anything else. " Clarice bowed slightly and walked out.
After taking two steps, she suddenly held her forehead and swooned, looking as if she was about to faint.
Seeing this, Sydney hurriedly stood up. " Are you okay?"
"I... I'm a little dizzy," Clarice replied weakly.
The next second, she suddenly fell toward Sydney.
"Hey..." Sydney was shocked and hurriedly caught her.
Clarice leaned on Sydney’s shoulder. In a place that Sydney could not see, a dark light flashed in her eyes before instantly disappearing.
Her arm was on Sydney's shoulder, and her hand moved under her hair before stopping again.
All this was done behind Sydney's back, so she naturally did not see it.
Sydney anxiously patted Clarice's face. " Clarice, don't faint. Hang in there. I'll call your driver over."
"No need, Ms. Raines." Clarice lifted her head and showed a pale and breathless smile to Sydney. "I'm fine now. Thank you for catching me in time. Otherwise, I'd have fallen to the ground."
"You're fine?" Sydney frowned. "You don't look like you’re fine.”
"I'm fine. I just have a stomach bug and low blood sugar, which is why I almost fainted. You know what kind of life I used to live, Ms. Raines. It’s not strange to have these kinds of problems. I just have to take it slow," Clarice said.
Sydney was still uneasy. "Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes. You can let go now, Ms. Raines. I can stand up by myself." Clarice nodded heavily.
Since she insisted, Sydney could not say anything and let go of Clarice's hand that she was supporting.
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