Chapter 301 Wrong Accusation

Joan sat nervously beside Alexander’s hospital bed, forcing a smile. She wasn’t ready for the first thing out of his mouth. “Where’s Claire?” Alexander’s voice was weak, but his question was clear. Joan tried to brush it off. “You should rest. Don’t worry about that now.” But her son wasn’t letting it go. “Where’s Claire?” he repeated, this time with a more disappointed look. Joan took a deep breath. She didn’t know where Claire was, and truthfully, she didn’t want to know. But she couldn’t dodge the question forever. “I... I don’t know.” “Oh,” Alexander sighed, his face falling. He had hoped Claire would be here when he woke up. “Can you call her? Ask her to come?” Joan hesitated. She didn’t want to. Not after what had happened. But she smiled softly at Alexander and tried to change the subject. “What happened? How did you get hurt like this? Did... did Claire have anything to do with it?” Alexander’s frown deepened. “No, Mom. Claire didn’t do anything.” Joan blinked, surprise