"When he was angry or blackout drunk, he would take it out on me. He never held back. If it hurt too much, I'd go to the hospital by myself and ask a nurse to help me with the ointment."
"What about your sister?"
"Before my sister left for the army, she always took the beatings for me."
"Your sister was very dependable."
"Of course! My sister is the best person in the world!"
Speaking of her sister, Claire Sinclair felt incredibly proud.
Adrian Quincy felt a pang of guilt. He said in a low voice, "I didn't marry you just for your sister's sake. I had my own selfish reasons."
"I know. You're so in love with my sister, you must want me to be her replacement. Well, I won't be, so you can just forget about it."
At her words, Adrian Quincy froze.
"Where did you get the idea that I'm in love with your sister?"
