Chapter 916
From what Marcus knew, Clair was born and raised in Rosenberg, she was the only child of her parents who absolutely doted on her. The family was pretty much living the dream.
However, when Clair was 20, her parents tragically drowned, leaving her alone in the world. After her parents died, Clair was devastated II was her college buddy. Hawthorne, who helped her get through the tough times.
After graduation, she and Hawthorne tied the knot. They were classmates and dated for a few years before getting married. After they got married, they were deeply in love and enjoyed several years of a sweet life together before having a child.
However, about two to three months after their baby was born, Clair suddenly had a personality change and was asking for a divorce from Hawthorne on a daily
basis
Hawthome figured she might be going through postpartum depression, so he was always there for her, taking her to see shrinks, but her situation didnât improve.
Hawthorne didnât want to split up with his wife, whom he adored. He tried everything to keep Clair, hoping to save his family
One wanted out of the marriage, the other was dead set against it. They fought for several months until Clair threatened to slit her wristsâ¦
Hawthorne loved Clair so much. He couldnât bear to see her die. He saw the resolve in her eyes and agreed to the divorce, agreed to let her go.
After the divorce, Clair left Rosenberg and vanished⦠If it werenât for their child, Hawthorne would have thought those years were just a dream.
Now, the Clair in Riverton looked the same as the one Marcus saw in old photos, except for some traces of time on her face, with no visible signs of plastic surgery.
To Marcus, it seemed like Clair might have a split personality. Otherwise, the old Clair who loved her husband so much would never suddenly ask for a divorce after their child was born.
Marcus looked at Hank and then said, âSince you and Clair are so close, why donât you tell me why sheâs even going after her own daughter?â
Hank said, âClairâs other personality is batshit crazy. Nothing she does would surprise me. Granger Reese has no clue she was married before. Her kid with her ex is like a licking time bomb. She needs a stable position, so sheâs willing to sacrifice her own daughterâ
Marcus stared coldly at Hank, âYou claim to be friends with Hawthorne, yet you staged a car accident to kill him, what should I do with you?â
Once he admitted this, it would mean facing time behind bars, and Hank wouldnât be stupid enough to admit to something that wasnât backed up by evidence, âMr. Artis, you must have misunderstood me, how could I hurt my good friendâ
Marcus indeed had no proof that the car accident years ago was intentional, it was all inferred from Hank and Clairâs conversation by Ayden. Without evidence, they couldnât hand Hank over to the cops.
Hank continued, âBack then, not only Hawthorne was in that car, but also Cornelia. If we staged an accident, both Hawthorne and Cornelia would have diedâ