Chapter 13

Clara’s eyelids funtered open, and a familiar face loomed into view, a beacon in the tumultuous sea of her

consciousness

She clung to him like he was her lifeline. Her fingers gripped the fabric of the man’s shirt as she whispered with a frail voice, “Anders, get me out of here.”

The last thing she wanted was for lan to witness her in such disamay. She couldn’t bear his pitying gaze. She didn’t want anything from him. She just needed to escape this place as quickly as possible

Anders watched her, his eyes betraying a hint of anxiety. How can you leave in this state? I should take you to a doctor

No, Anders! I just donated blood, that’s all I’m just a bit drained. Please, just take me home,” she implored

A gentle look in Anders eyes despened into concem. He bent down and lifted Clara in his arms, holding her securely against his chest. Don’t be afraid, I’ve got you” he soothed as he carried her away.

out of the building he caught the sight of Clare being cradled into a car by another man, a man who gazed

clenched in fury. His dark eyes followed the departing car until it vanished from his sight.

again, it was the following

whole day and night and having lost so much blood,

aroma grested her nostrils, drawing her gaze toward the

kitchen.

figure approached

holding a bowl of nourishing soup, had tied a pink apron adorned with cartoon pigs around his

replenish your strength. I’ve made you

“Anders, you’ve been such a help.

two years her senior,

their professional paths diverged. Anders had graduated with his master’s and moved abroad to build his career, while Clara became lan’s

that, and Mr. Marco has been saying he misses you. Once you’re

Marco was always so good to me, and I feel

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