Chapter 35: What a Good Woman

Claudia was stupefied. Babbling, Conrad was playing with her hair, his rosy and delicate cheek rubbing against her neck. Conrad’s playful movements brought Claudia to her senses. Clutching the baby in her arms, Claudia was overwhelmed with the joy of regaining Conrad. She stared at Hanna, not knowing how to express her gratitude. After a wave of gratitude swept over her, some mixed feelings descended on Claudia. She tried to choke back tears and conceal the sadness in her eyes. As a Mrs. Crawford, Claudia’s own son was actually brought back by some outsider... Somehow, Claudia felt so sorry for herself. Sitting on the sofa next to Claudia, Hanna was dandling the little Conrad. After a while, she came up with something and asked, “By the way, about the auction for the Evans Mansion I told you last time, how’s your fund raising going lately?” Claudia’s heart sank at the mention of this matter. She had been busy recently. Besides, tensions between her and Ben hadn’t been eased yet,