The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 12

“No, what would be weird is if you didn’t help her. You two are mother and daughter, after all.”

Octavia looked even more hurt as she turned to Claire. “Claire, I know I’m not your real mom, but I’ve always treated you like my own.”

“I raised you for eighteen years. Doesn’t that mean anything to you?”

“Are you upset because Lance brought you home so late last night?”

“He was just worried you’d want to visit your grandma.”

“After all, Pandora is your only family now.”

“If you want to come back and live with us, your dad, Lance, Cindy, and I would all be so happy.”

“It’s just... your grandma would be all alone out here, and that would be really lonely for her...”

Anyone could tell what she was getting at. Any kid who knew what was good for them wouldn’t dare say they wanted to go back to the James family.

“There’s no need. I’ll stay in the countryside with my grandma,” Claire said.

Pandora spoke up too. “We can take care of our own, Octavia. You don’t need to worry.”

Lance ignored Pandora and looked straight at Claire. “Don’t twist Cindy’s good intentions. She just didn’t want you to waste time. She had no idea you’d learned medicine from your grandma.”

Claire didn’t even bother to answer him.

“So, can you move? The food’s getting cold,” she said, staring at the James siblings still blocking her way.

“Claire, I really wasn’t trying to misunderstand you...” Cindy reached out, trying to catch Claire’s sleeve.

Claire stepped aside, avoiding her touch.

“I get it. Let’s just eat.”

Cindy still looked upset, glancing at Octavia and Lance for support.

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