Chapter 28

Clara never imagined that what she considered her most precious feelings would be seen by lan as nothing more than a frivolous fling, a game where the heart had no stake.

She walked under the maple, her gaze lifting to the leafy canopy above. Every sweet memory they’d shared here ncw felt like a knife twisting in her gut.

She couldn’t bear the pain any longer; she wanted to forget everything about this place.

Clara slipped two rings off her neck, her tears scalding hot as they fell upon them. A bitter laugh escaped her.

She squatted down and dug a small hole beneath the maple, burying the rings within. Staring at the still rings in the dirt, marked with the engraving of two heartbeats, Clara’s shoulders shook uncontrollably as she sobbed.

After several relentless days at the hospital and the office, Clara’s father’s condition had finally stabilized, and the company was back on track.

She planned to catch up with Anders and Sasha that evening, but no sooner had she driven a short distance from her place, she spotted an elder woman staggering toward her car.

screeched to a halt, and the elder woman toppled over, conveniently next to her front wheel.

thought was that it was a scam.

saw the woman

the woman with concern. “Are you alright? Do you need an

sat up, looking at her warily, silent

a con. Your

“I’ve got a dash cam. If it’s a scam, I’ve got proof. I should just get her to a hospital first.

hospital for a full check–up. It turned

some food and drink, soothing her gently. “You’re okay now. Can you tell me how to reach your family? I’ll let

her voice. “Yong lady, you’ve gone through so much trouble for

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