Chapter 473
As night fell, Conner returned to the hospital ward after seeing Henry off. Clara lay on the bed with her eyes tightly shut, and her face was drained of color.
“Don’t pretend to be asleep!” Conner snapped.
The next second, Conner grabbed Clara’s arm. The sharp pain jolted her eyes open, and she gasped. “I–I did everything you asked! Please, spare me!” Despite Clara bezzing for mercy, Conner’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “You idiot! You ruined my perfect plan and now you have the audacity to ask for mercy?” Conner released her arm, and Clara’s face twisted in anguish. “What do you mean? I’ve lost my child! Maeve pushed me down the stairs, and everyone saw it!” “You’re such an idiot. Do you really think Maeve is as stupid as you? She had a backup plan. Now everyone knows you killed your own child just to frame her
“Mr. Ramoz is utterly disappointed in you, and Mrs. Brooks Senior wants y you dead! You’ve made too many enemies. Even if I spare you, they won’t!”
Clara felt her head spinning. She grabbed Conner’s arm and begged, “No…no… please help me! Help me!”
Conner’s disdain was clear in his eyes. He gripped her jaw and spoke coldly, “Why ask for my help? You should be begging Sergio I know you’ve been contacting his men,” “I..” Clara had hoped the loss of their child would sway Sergio’s sympathy, but Maeve had outsmarted her and exposed her deceit on the spot.
What would Sergio have done if he found out she caused their child’s death?
Clara trembled uncontrollably. She couldn’t let this happen–not after everything that had transpired.
“It was you who threatened me, you
Footsteps interrupted them clara quickly clung to Conner desperately. “Please! I did everything you asked! Have mercy on me! Please don’t kill me!” Conner frowned, lifting his gaze to see Sergio standing outside the room. Instantly, he realized Clara was trying to blame him.
Sergio’s eyes were full of menace. Not wanting a direct confrontation, Conner coldly said, “Since Mr. Brooks is here, you two should have a chat.”
With that, Conner left the room
He even paused to put on a gentle façade as he said to Clara, “Nathalie, have a good talk with Mr. Brooks When everything’s over, we can go home”
Clara bit her lip in frustration. Conner was clearly trying to make Sergio misunderstand their relationship.
Once Conner was gone, Clara looked at Sergio with tearful eyes. “Sergio, I thought you weren’t coming back.”
Sergio kept his distance. Clara had anticipated his indifference, but it still stung
She sobbed softly. “Sergio, let me explain what happened today-
“I didn’t come to listen, Sergio interrupted coldly