Chapter 96

Clara had finally broken free. She was no longer his caged songbird and was herself once

more.

But oh, how her heart ached.

Clara spent a quiet evening alone, her thoughts her only company.

The next morning, as Anders arrived, she was hunched over her laptop, deeply engrossed in whatever task was at hand.

“Clara,” Anders called out with a hint of concern.

She lifted her head, greeting him with a faint smile. “Anders, just give me a second to send off this resignation letter, and I’ll be all yours.”

her. The absence of any visible anguish on her face, replaced with a rare ease and contentment, didn’t fool him. He knew this was Clara in disguise; the more she

time with Marco; he’s been itching to

use the exercise,” she replied cheerfully, her fingers

answered. “Clara, what’s going on with you and lan?” he asked, already hinting at knowing something

replied, “Dad, I broke

him. Don’t compromise for my sake. If

did the project get

been halted. They paid a decent sum in damages, so we didn’t lose out. It’s probably for the best.

voice, Clara quickly reassured him, “Dad, don’t overwork yourself anymore. I’ll take care of you.”

Come over for dinner

father’s words, her eyes welling up

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