Chapter 257

If Claire went back to the Allen family, maybe the Archers wouldn’t be against them anymore? Maybe... it was time to let her go back. Claire couldn’t decide if she should laugh or cry when she heard her mom’s last sentence. She curled up in Diana’s arms. “Come on, I’m already a rich girl. I’ve got the best parents. I’m basically the luckiest person in the world. Who could be happier than me?” Diana felt her chest tighten. She gently stroked her daughter’s soft hair, feeling a mix of emotions swirl inside her. Selfishly, she really didn’t want to give her back to the Allens. But... if her daughter was serious about staying with Julian, maybe letting her reclaim that part of her life could help a lot. Then again, she thought of Natalie. Her mother once warned her, the Allen family isn’t exactly a safe haven either. More like a shark tank. What to do… Diana was completely torn. Seeing her mom lost in thought, Claire felt even guiltier. She was sure now—marrying Julian wasn’t happening. So