Chapter 188
Claire clutched her chest, her breathing rapid, but her eyes kept darting around–still hesitating.
Finally, she stammered, “Back when my daughter was a freshman in high school, she had a… a close friend. And then, I don’t know what happened, but the boy… he died.
“It wasn’t my daughter, it really wasn’t! It was an accident. But… maybe the boy misunderstood her. Yes, that’s it–it was a misunderstanding.
“My daughter’s a good kid. She is, she really is. I just wanted Ms. Kinsman to check her fortune for me, her future luck.
“She’s getting married soon, even planning for kids. But I’ve felt something was off with her… her emotions. It must be that thing, it has to be.
Her words were incoherent, and she was rambling. However, when it came to the crucial part,. she started dodging the truth again.
How cunning and shameless.
Finally, Vespera understood what Claire meant by “you’re already dead“. No wonder they hadn’t worried about her refusing to prepare the release agreement.
Of course. What could Vespera possibly use to fight the Munoz family, the Sowle family–and now, with that powerful lady from the Locke family backing them too?
They never saw her as the problem. They were too busy planning out Tina’s bright, perfect
future.
But how ironic that she was now asking about Tina’s future.
“Mrs. Sowle! You’re still not telling the truth!” Rebecca‘ turned icy.
“I am telling the truth!” Claire insisted. “That boy just misunderstood my daughter. Can’t you help explain it to him? Help him move on? I’ll give him more candles, more prayers. If he’s lonely, I can even arrange a posthumous marriage for him. Just… help me send him away.”
Rebecca shot her down, cold and final. “Mrs. Sowle, if that’s how you’re going to act, then we can’t help you. It’s not that Ms. Kinsman won’t help–it’s that you’re not sincere.
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“We told you last time–only by speaking the full truth can you be saved, but you keep lying. You’ve already angered the spirit! You nearly got all of us killed this time!
“Again and again, you lie. If you don’t even trust Ms. Kinsman, why come here at all? Just go. Don’t bother coming back. It’s not like you’ll live long enough to.”
The last line turned Claire’s face as white as a sheet. Suddenly, she threw herself at Miranda’s legs, clutching them tight. “Ms. Kinsman, you must have a way, right? Please, there has to be
“If you won’t tell the truth, then just wait to die, Rebecca said, trying to push her further.
She was about to tell Claire to leave when this time–Miranda spoke up first.
“The spirits are all–knowing, all–powerful, and merciful. Though they’ve been harmed by you, they still can’t bear to see you die.”
As she spoke, she reached behind herself and pulled out a crucifix necklace.
“This artifact has been blessed and nourished by spiritual energy over the years. It can ward off all evil. If your daughter wears it, she’ll be protected.”
“Thank you, Ms. Kinsman! Thank you!” Claire clutched it like it was a treasure.
Rebecca’s eyes widened, and she shouted, “No, Ms. Kinsman! That artifact was already promised to Mrs. Barton! Her case is serious too and she has already transferred ten million as her faith offering! There’s only one of these, you know!”
Miranda looked dazed. “Ah, I forgot… what should we do now?”
Give it to me! I need it more! I’ll pay 20 million!” Claire cried, hugging the necklace tightly.
“Mrs. Sowle, this isn’t about the money. Mrs. Barton has stronger faith. She’s
Rebecca said righteously.
more sincere!”
Miranda leaned over and nudged Rebecca. “Why don’t we give it to Mrs. Sowle instead? She and I seem to have… a karmic connection.”
“Ms. Kinsman, she’s not sincere! She’ll get us all killed!”
“Dear, saving people is what matters most. We must never forget our purpose. Give her the artifact. Her situation is too dangerous. Without protection, she won’t survive longer than three days!”
“Well… fine,” Rebecca said with reluctant grace, like she was helping only out of pity.
“Mrs. Sowle, if you want this crucifix necklace to protect your daughter, she has to wear it at all times. It must stay on her body 24/7. If she takes it off, even for a moment, the spirit will find its chance, and then it’ll be too late.”
As she said th she glanced behind Claire.
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Claire immediately shivered, grabbing Rebecca’s hand in panic.
Her body trembled. “What about me? Am I in danger, too? What if it comes after me instead of my daughter? Do you… Do you have another artifact?”
“Oh, of course…”
Rebecca lifted her chin high, clearly about to hit her with a dramatic “No” for maximum effect.
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But before she could; Miranda suddenly whipped out a string of rosary beads from behind. ” Dear, let’s save her too.”
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Dominic said nothing.
