Chapter 400

The next day, Qicheng. On the way to the prison, Claire Ford’s palms were drenched in sweat. Sarah Knight noticed right away and quickly tried to comfort her. "Mom, don’t stress. I’m right here with you. Everything’s in the past. Now, you’ve got a good life." Claire knew Sarah was doing her best to ease her nerves, but deep down, that fear just wouldn’t go away. It felt like she could already see that man from all those years ago—the one who almost ended her life. Her whole body tensed at just the thought. "I’m okay, Sarah. Really. Don’t worry about me," Claire forced out with a weak smile. She could tell how off she was feeling, anxious and unsettled. But she made herself calm down—after all, her daughter was right there. No way was she going to let her get dragged down by her own fear. When Claire finally saw Charles Knight, he froze for a moment, totally stunned. His face looked like he’d seen a ghost. Just when everyone thought he’d lose it and start yelling, Charles dropped to his