Her body fell limply onto the bed, and the fiery anger in her eyes slowly faded as they closed.
Brian shouted in panic, "Irene! Irene! What's wrong? Someone get the doctor!"
Irene would have never imagined.
Because of this fainting spell, by the time she opened her eyes again, she was already overseas.
Brian had gone to great lengths to ensure her well-being, hiring three caregivers to look after her in shifts and assigning twenty bodyguards to guarantee her safety.
She thought she would be able to return home once she recuperated, but it wasn't until later that she realized she couldn't even leave the manor.
The caregivers and bodyguards had become her surveillance team.
...
Foster Manor.
Since Claire's arrival, each day had been filled with happiness.
Once starved of affection, she found herself enveloped in the love of Aberdeen, Grace, and May.
Aberdeen's greatest joy was shopping.
Of course, the purchases weren't for herself but for Claire, determined to make her look beautiful.
"My granddaughter-in-law is so young and pretty; it would be a shame not to dress her up."
Even though Claire never left the house, the old lady delighted in her shopping sprees.
Clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags—everything a girl could want.
Grace and May constantly whipped up delicious meals for Claire.
In just a few days, the pallor in Claire's face gave way to a healthier glow. Although still slender, she looked far less troubled, her spirit lifted by the joy around her.
Nonetheless, except during mealtimes, Claire spent most of her time secluded in her room.
Aberdeen, worried about her mental health, often wanted to pull her out of her solitude.
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