Chapter 114 Tough Decision

• “Such an ungrateful niece you have, Luke,” her aunt bellowed as Claire stormed out of the house, not daring to look back. Her cheek still throbbed from the slap, and she could feel the heat of impending swelling and redness.
• “Come back, you ungrateful bitch!” her uncle’s furious shout echoed after her, but Claire didn’t stop. Her heart pounded in her chest as she walked briskly.
• Claire retreated to her room, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. She got ready for work, but when her gaze fell on her reflection, she winced at the evidence of her uncle’s slap on her cheek. It was red and swollen now. She couldn't go to work like this, so she applied makeup carefully to hide the swelling and redness. With her face partially concealed, she set out to see Daniel before heading to work. She needed to tell him about Adam’s marriage proposal, and her heart weighed heavily with the news.