Chapter 433

Eleanor’s expression didn’t soften until she saw them walk in. She'd originally planned on heading back to the mountains after the birthday party, but now she'd changed her mind—she was staying. After being poisoned and kidnapped, she'd realized one thing for sure: the fragile balance she'd kept with Natalie for years was done for. And Natalie... that ambitious, spiteful woman wouldn’t rest until she’d sunk her claws into every last piece of the Allen family. She couldn’t afford to ignore it any longer. For her grandson, who was dragged into this mess because of her. For her granddaughter, Claire, who had grown into such a kind, strong young woman after barely surviving life. Even if it meant putting her old bones on the line, she’d fight that snake to the bitter end. "Grandma," Claire greeted sweetly. "Grandma," echoed Julian, his tone even warmer and more natural than Claire’s. Claire blinked. Wow, did he just call her grandma more affectionately than he does his own? Eleanor practic