Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 571

Chapter 571

After the examination, Cherise found that there was no significant issue with Claire’s body. The main problem still lay in her brain.

From the previous brain CT scans, it was clear that the impact of the bullet had caused a blood clot in Claire’s brain. This clot was pressing against the nerve artery, causing her to be excessively sleepy.

If she were to be disconnected from the life–support machine, there was no guarantee that she wouldn’t go into shock the next moment. The risk was considerable.

Cherise still held Claire’s hand and said softly, “I won’t ask for your opinion. I believe Hank also wants you to get better quickly.

“If this condition continues, the blood clot in your brain will keep expanding. Even with the combined skills of my master and me, we might not be able to save you.

“So, at the latest, tomorrow morning–I’ll take you back to Clusia. I don’t know if you can hear me, but I need to tell you this.

“Well, that’s it. I’ll go out now and prepare for the next steps.”

With great care, she gently placed Claire’s hand back down and pulled the blanket up over her. Only when she felt satisfied did she turn to leave.

Suddenly, she heard Claire’s voice. “Cherise?”

The familiar yet strange, soft call, along with the warmth that spread from her palm throughout her entire body, made Cherise stop in her tracks and stand still.

If there had been another person in the room, they would have clearly seen the shock and stiffness on Cherise’s face. Slowly, her eyes began to glisten with tears.

After standing there for a moment, Cherise slowly lowered her head and looked at her hand, which was now held by Claire. The tears she had been holding back could no longer be contained and slid down her cheeks.

Afraid that Claire would notice, she quickly and quietly wiped her eyes.

Before she could meet the gaze of Claire, she spoke again, “Cherise, why aren’t you saying anything? It’s me, your mom.

“I heard everything you said, every single word. It’s just that I struggled for a long time before I could wake up. Mom is so sorry. I’ve missed so much of your life.

“Turn around. You’ve grown up so much. Let me take a good look at you. I need to apologize to you, Mom…”

Before Claire could say more, looking extremely remorseful, Cherise quickly turned around and interrupted her, “Don’t say anything more. You don’t need to. I won’t blame you. I know everything, I understand it all.”

Only after speaking these words did Cherise finally meet Claire’s eyes. And in that moment, the last barrier in her heart completely crumbled. She couldn’t help but call out again, “Mom!”

Hearing that word “mom,” the heavy burden in Claire’s heart was finally lifted, and she smiled through her tears. “My sweet Cherise.

All these years, I thought I would never see you again. I never expected that fate would still be so kind to me. You’re even more beautiful than in the photos, so much more beautiful.”

As she spoke, her face remained lit up with a bright, radiant smile, just like Cherise’s grandmother, Amelia—a woman who exuded optimism and brightness despite being confined to a hospital bed for years.

Seeing that Claire was about to close her eyes again, Cherise quickly said, “Mom, don’t sleep yet. Listen to me first. I want to take you back to Clusia for treatment. We’ll leave tomorrow, okay?

“I hope you can make it. I hope you’ll hold on until we get back to Clusia, so I can give you the chance to enjoy this beautiful world again.”

Cherise also spoke up, “Thank you for taking care of my mom all these years. I know you have your concerns, but if you ever want to come back, I’ll take good care of you in Clusia from now on.