Chapter 231

Claire's POV My back hit the wall as I backed away from her fury. "Betty, is this really what you think of me?" "I believe what I see. You were flirting with Hank while hanging laundry!" She spat the words. "I know your thing with Lucius is over, and maybe you're feeling lonely and desperate." Stella growled in my head. "She has no right to talk to you like this!" Betty kept going. "But please, find someone else! Hank is my husband. He's your brother-in-law! Are you planning to commit incest?" "You—!" I stared at her like she was a complete stranger. This was the little sister I had raised and protected? My eyes stung with tears. I knew Betty was grown up now with her own thoughts. But she was my closest family, and hearing these accusations from her broke my heart. Completely. "Betty, do you realize you're not just insulting me, but yourself too?" My voice shook. She turned away, her voice sharp. "I'm just protecting my family and my love. Everything I'm doing is right. Now, please ge