Chapter 62

A flicker of panic flashed in Gloria's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Why would you say such a thing? Sonya died in that car accident just to protect Clara. How could it be fake? Clara, in terms of looks and blood type, is just like Johnny. Don't say that in front of him, or he'll become infuriated."

"Why bother about Johnny's reaction? When the Sullivans saw Warren blind and crippled, they wanted to call off the engagement. I should have severed ties with them then to spare Warren from being pestered by Clara."

Gloria gently explained, "Mom, this marriage was Warren's choice when he was a child. He told the family elders he wanted to marry Clara when he grew up. We can't break our promise now."

Bonnie scoffed, "He was only four years old then. What did he understand? He just wanted a playmate. If your child hadn't died, would he have gone to the Sullivans to demand a sibling?"

The mention of this incident soured Gloria's expression. "Mom, I didn't mean for this to