Claire’s eyes flickered, the weariness giving way to a fierce resolve.
“I ran because the board found out I was pregnant.”
She swallowed, “They wanted the children as insurance, a bargaining chip for the Whitmore empire.” FindFamily Lawyer
“I never imagined they’d go that far,” I murmured, the realization cracking my composure.
She pressed a trembling hand to the boy’s cheek, “I couldn’t let them use my children to keep my name alive.”
“So you hid them. Here, in this terminal, hoping I’d find you.”
Claire’s lips quivered, “I thought you’d remember, that you’d fight.”
Before I could answer, a uniformed security guard stepped into the dim corner, his flashlight sweeping over the cracked tiles.
His voice was flat, “Ladies, please remain calm. We’ve received a report of suspicious activity.”
Claire’s shoulders slumped, “They’ve been tipped off.”
I glanced at the guard, then at the distant exit, the crowd unaware of the storm brewing.
