Shattered Rose He Held On Tight novel Chapter 282

apter 282 You Get What You Deserve

Chapter 282 You Get What You Deserve

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But whenever Lottie got sick, Claudia was always the sweetest and most caring, unlike the busy Clarence or the playful Zane. Even though she didn’t really know how to help with the illness, she would stick close to Lottie like a little shadow until she felt better.

Clarence’s long silence made Lottie turn her face away and quietly wipe her tears.

She tried to sound casual, “Claudia likes green, but the one I wanted is already gone. I don’t know if she’ll like this one, but she looks beautiful in red too.”

Remembering when Claudia was a little girl, Lottie smiled, “She was so adorable back then that every boy wanted to play with her. Some even asked me and your dad to promise that our kids would marry each other one day.”

Looking at the dress, she sighed. “Claudia’s all grown up now, and she’s still beautiful.”

Even when no one noticed, she was carrying herself with pride and grace.

“Mom, Donovan is having a birthday party today too,” Clarence reminded her softly, trying not to upset her.

Lottie’s smile faded as she muttered, “Yeah, Claudia has a boyfriend now…”

She was almost ready to start her own family.

Lottie set the dress down and sat at her vanity, rubbing her temples. “Clarence, you go ahead. I just need a moment.”

Clarence gave her a gentle pat on the shoulder and quietly left the room.

Lottie stared at herself in the mirror. It was her birthday, but she didn’t feel happy. She let out a bitter laugh.

This birthday had been the busiest one she could remember.

The Lancasters‘ company was barely surviving. They were throwing this party mostly to reconnect with people, hoping for some kind of opportunity.

Trying to make the party look nice on a tight budget was really hard.

She was already worn out, and no one at home was helping much.

Wilson and Clarence spent almost all their time at the office. Zane stayed at school and didn’t

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want to come home. As for Lydia, Lottie let out a self–mocking laugh.

You only find out who’s really there for you when you hit your lowest point.

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With money running short, Lottie swapped everyone’s usual designer clothes for cheaper, Jess–known brands.

She could tell Lydia didn’t like it at all.

And when Lydia saw that Lottie had bought a more expensive dress for Claudia, her face fell

even more.

Lottie tried to explain that last birthday, Claudia hadn’t had a proper gift, so this one was to make up for it.

Lydia quickly acted like she was fine, but as soon as they got home, she said she didn’t feel well and dumped all her chores on Lottic.

Lottie didn’t have much money left, so Lydia stopped even trying to charm her.

When everything went smoothly and the family had money, everyone worked together, and life felt easy.

Claudia was always thoughtful, helping with most of the behind–the–scenes work.

But this year, doing it all alone, Lottie realized just how hard it really was.

She stared at herself in the mirror and whispered to herself, “Lottie, you get what you deserve.”

After finally getting ready, Claudia and Sterling were finishing up their last preparations before leaving.

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