Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 995

Coley seemed to have anticipated this reaction, merely raising an eyebrow and saying casually, "There's really no point in dragging this out, Mr. Quigley. It's meaningless."

"She is dead set on divorcing you. Even if you stall for two years, it won't change the final outcome. A marriage in name only lost its purpose a long time ago. You might as well give her her freedom back."

"That is the only thing she truly cares about right now."

...

After parting ways with Coley, Claire went straight to visit Old Mrs. Quigley.

The old woman knew she was coming today and had been eagerly waiting at home.

As soon as Claire arrived, the old woman grabbed her hand and refused to let go.

Seven or eight plates of pastries were laid out on the mahogany table, all of Claire's favorites.

The housekeeper, who personally cared for Old Mrs. Quigley, smiled. "Ever since she heard you were coming, she had the kitchen prepping pastries since last night. She kept mumbling about how much her sweetheart loves them."

Claire felt a bit helpless. "Didn't I ask you to keep it a secret? I didn't want her stressing out over this."

The old woman pouted. "I like fussing over you. Besides, the staff made everything. It's not like I lifted a finger. And ever since I knew you were coming, I've been in a fantastic mood. When I'm happy, I hardly even cough."

Even the housekeeper chimed in, "She did cough a lot less last night. She even slept for a solid hour and a half straight."

Claire held the old woman's frail, dry hands, feeling a pang of sorrow.

They hadn't seen each other in a while, and the old woman's vitality had noticeably diminished.

She had lost weight, and the dark circles under her eyes were prominent.

The housekeeper mentioned she hadn't been sleeping well for quite some time.

"Grandma, if you're not feeling well, we need to see a doctor."

The old woman waved it off. "I know my own body best. But what about you, my sweetheart? How have you been lately? Has that brat been giving you trouble?"

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