“I would have wanted them to be together if it were before. But things are different now. Claire’s safety means everything to me. I don’t want her to get into trouble,” Cristelle sighed.

“You got to believe your sister. She’s been through a lot, and she’s as strong as yourself. She will take care of all the problems. You don’t need to worry yourself with her issues.”

Cristelle nodded and buried her face into Linford’s chest.

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Meanwhile, in the White House, Mrs. White was ...