Chapter 23 You have No Right

Upon hearing her thunderous cries, Liam stormed over with a deep frown. “You ungrateful bitch! After all my efforts in raising you, this is how you repay me? By embarrassing us and uttering such vile threats? You have two choices now—call Javier, or stay locked up here for the rest of your life! Don’t even think of trying to escape!”

Darkness shrouded Claire’s face. At the same time, she felt goosebumps pebbling all over her skin upon hearing that threat from her father, who she once respected. Of course, part of her was also annoyed since she had obviously tried to escape; it was just that she had failed every time. Thoughts of her son suffering plagued her mind so much that she yelled, “Javier and I don’t even know each other! We share no relations, nor does he care about me! Locking me up for the rest of my life won’t do you any good. I suggest you set me free now.”

“Seriously! How did someone like Mr. Marquez fall in love with you?” Scoffing, Chantelle scrunched her nose and raised